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zones

A specific area or region distinguished from others by a particular characteristic, rule, or purpose. / To divide an area into sections for specific purposes, typically for urban planning. / To lose concentration and stop paying attention to one's surroundings.
Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb[C] Countable
pl: zonespast: zonedpp: zoneding: zoning

The term evokes a sense of boundaries and separation. It suggests a rigid partitioning of space where a specific set of rules or atmospheres applies, creating a mental or physical wall between one area and the next.

In a psychological context, the word shifts from physical boundaries to mental states. It describes a detachment from reality or a state of hyper-focus, where the outside world disappears and the individual enters a private, internal bubble.

Countable when referring to distinct geographic or administrative areas, such as time zones or school zones.

Meanings

Transitive Verb
[~ someone][~ something]

To divide an area into sections for specific purposes, typically for urban planning.

Intransitive Verb

To lose concentration and stop paying attention to one's surroundings.

He completely zones out during long lectures.

Examples

The city is divided into several different time zones.

The city is divided into several different time zones.

Travel

Please stay within the designated safety zones during the drill.

The airport has separate zones for domestic and international arrivals.

The airport has separate zones for domestic and international arrivals.

Travel

The council zones the waterfront for commercial use only.

Business

They are zoning the new district to encourage mixed residential growth.

Business

I totally zones out during the long lecture yesterday.

School Life

Wait, did I just zone out for a second?

Wait, did I just zone out for a second?

He often zones out when he is thinking about his future.

The map shows the various climate zones across the continent.

Trivia

Phrasal Verbs

zone out

to lose concentration or stop paying attention to one's surroundings

I tend to zone out when the meeting goes on for more than an hour.

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