zone

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[[t]zoʊn[/t]] n. v. zoned, zon•ing

1) an area that differs in some respect, or is distinguished for some purpose, from adjoining areas, or within which distinctive circumstances exist or are established

2) geo ecl any of five great divisions of the earth's surface, bounded by lines parallel to the equator and named according to the prevailing temperature

3) ecl an area characterized by a particular set of organisms whose presence is determined by environmental conditions, as an altitudinal belt on a mountain

4) trs a specific district, area, etc., within which a uniform charge is made for transportation or other service

5) an area or district in a city or town under special restrictions as to the type of buildings that may be erected

6) hor

time zone

7) phi any of the numbered districts into which a U.S. city or metropolitan area was formerly divided for expediting mail delivery

8) spo a particular portion of a football field or other playing area:

defensive zone[/ex]

9) clo archaic a girdle or belt; cincture

10) to divide into zones

11) to divide (a city or town) into zones in order to enforce building restrictions

12) to mark with zones or bands

13) to encircle or surround with a zone

14) to be formed into zones

15) sts phv zone out, sl. to become inattentive or dazed

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Etymology: 1490–1500; < L zōna belt, girdle < Gk zṓnē