Zones

The meaning and definition of Zones, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A given area distinguished on the basis of a particular characteristic, use, restriction, etc.
    โ€œFiles in the Internet zone are blocked by default, as a security measure.โ€
  2. A band or area of growth encircling anything.
    โ€œa zone of evergreens on a mountain; the zone of animal or vegetable life in the ocean around an island or a continentโ€
verb
  1. To divide into or assign sections or areas.
    โ€œPlease zone off our staging area, a section for each group.โ€
  2. To define the property use classification of an area.
    โ€œThis area was zoned for industrial use.โ€
Synonyms area belt district region section sector

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