zones
/zoʊnz/
NOUN
1. Climatic regions of the Earth
The five broad regions of the Earth's surface classified according to their climate: one torrid zone, two temperate zones, and two frigid zones.
1.1. Geographical climatic divisions
Refers to the major climatic belts of the Earth, distinguished by temperature and their position relative to the tropics and polar circles.
Synonyms
- climatic regions
- climate belts
- temperature belts
Examples
- The Earth's climatic zones differ significantly in temperature and seasonal patterns.
Related Words
- torrid zone
- temperate zone
- frigid zone
- tropics
- polar circles
- latitude
NOUN
2. Geographical areas or regions
Distinct geographical areas or portions of the world, land, or a particular territory.
2.1. General geographical areas
Refers to identifiable portions of a geographical area, country, or landscape without necessarily having a specific administrative or functional designation.
Synonyms
- areas
- regions
- localities
- districts
- territories
- tracts
- places
- locations
- sections
- parts
- lands
- sites
Antonyms
- whole
Examples
- The city is divided into different zones to manage urban development efficiently.
- Several remote zones of the country remain difficult to access.
Related Words
NOUN
3. Areas designated for specific purposes
Areas distinguished or designated according to particular characteristics, activities, uses, regulations, or restrictions.
3.1. Functional and restricted areas
Refers to designated areas established for particular activities or subject to specific rules, such as parking, industrial development, environmental protection, or public access.
Synonyms
- areas
- districts
- sectors
- regions
- sections
- territories
- localities
Examples
- Please be aware of the designated parking zones to avoid any fines.
- The wildlife sanctuary has specific protection zones to safeguard endangered species.
- Urban planners are working on creating green zones to enhance the city's environmental sustainability.
Related Words
- zoning
- regulations
- boundaries
- designations
- restrictions
- land use
NOUN
4. Bands or stripes surrounding something
Bands, stripes, or areas of growth that extend around or encircle an object or body.
4.1. Encircling bands and growth
Refers to continuous or partially continuous bands, stripes, or growth patterns that surround an object or extend around its surface.
Synonyms
Examples
- The tree trunk displayed distinct growth zones that marked successive periods of development.
Related Words
- encirclement
- circularity
- circumference
- growth rings
- surrounding
NOUN
5. Areas in sports
Specific playing areas or designated regions in sports, including areas used to determine scoring, positioning, or defensive responsibilities.
5.1. Playing and scoring areas
Refers to designated sections of a playing surface, such as the three divisions of an ice rink or the strike zone in baseball.
Synonyms
- playing areas
- sections
- fields
- territories
Examples
- In the competition, each team will defend their respective scoring zones.
Related Words
- strike zone
- ice rink
- goal area
- scoring area
- playing field
- court
5.2. Defensive areas in team sports
Refers to the areas of a court or field assigned to defenders in a zone defense, where players guard spaces rather than marking individual opponents.
Synonyms
- defensive areas
- defensive sections
- coverage areas
Examples
- The opposing team struggled to penetrate the defensive zones.
Related Words
NOUN
6. Periods of peak performance
States or periods during which someone performs exceptionally well or experiences a high level of concentration and effectiveness.
6.1. Peak performance and concentration
Refers to periods of optimal performance in which a person is highly focused, productive, or operating at an unusually effective level.
Synonyms
- peak periods
- high-performance phases
- flow states
- prime periods
Antonyms
- slumps
- low points
Examples
- The athletes entered their performance zones during the final stages of the competition.
Related Words
- flow
- concentration
- productivity
- excellence
- performance
NOUN
7. Technical network areas
Logical collections of network devices or domain resource records managed as distinct administrative or organizational units.
7.1. DNS administrative areas
Refers to collections of DNS resource records associated with a domain and its subdomains that are managed by a particular DNS authority.
Synonyms
- DNS domains
- DNS regions
Examples
- The administrator configured separate DNS zones for the company's internal and external domains.
Related Words
- DNS
- resource records
- nameservers
- subdomains
- delegation
- domain management
7.2. AppleTalk network groups
Refers to logical groups of network devices organized within the AppleTalk networking system.
Synonyms
- network groups
- logical network groups
Examples
- The administrator organized the legacy AppleTalk network into separate zones.
Related Words
- AppleTalk
- network devices
- networking
- local area network
NOUN
8. Geometric portions of a sphere
Curved surface regions of a sphere bounded by parallel planes, or the corresponding solid portion enclosed by those planes and the spherical surface.
8.1. Spherical surface regions
Refers to curved portions of a spherical surface lying between two parallel planes.
Synonyms
- spherical bands
- spherical segments
Examples
- The mathematical model divides the spherical surface into several zones.
Related Words
- sphere
- frustum
- parallel planes
- curved surface
- geometry
VERB
9. Verb: Divide into designated areas
To divide a geographical area, property, or space into separate sections or assign particular areas for specific purposes.
9.1. Partition or assign areas
To organize a larger area into distinct sections or designate specific portions for particular activities, functions, or restrictions.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- unify
- combine
- merge
Examples
- The city zones residential and commercial areas separately to control development.
- The authorities zone the coastline to protect environmentally sensitive areas.
Related Words
- zoning
- partitioning
- land-use planning
- classification
- demarcation
VERB
10. Verb: Become mentally absent
To temporarily lose awareness of one's surroundings by drifting into a daydream or becoming mentally disengaged, often because of boredom or fatigue.
10.1. Drift into a daydream
To stop paying attention to one's surroundings and become absorbed in one's thoughts, often without consciously intending to do so.
Synonyms
- space out
- daydream
- drift off
- tune out
- lose focus
Antonyms
- concentrate
- focus
- pay attention
- stay alert
Examples
- He zones out whenever the lectures become too repetitive.
Related Words
- mind-wandering
- distraction
- inattention
- reverie
- absent-mindedness
VERB
11. Verb: Encircle or surround
To form a belt or band around something or to surround it completely.
11.1. Surround with a band
To encircle an object or body with a continuous band or surrounding structure.
Synonyms
Examples
- A band of dark vegetation zones the upper part of the mountain.