zone
//zoʊn//
Noun
An area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic.
The city is divided into residential and commercial zones.
An area designated for a particular purpose or use, especially in urban planning.
This area has been designated as a residential zone.
A region or area characterized by particular conditions, such as climate or time.
The tropical zone has warm weather all year round.
In sports, a defensive strategy or area of responsibility.
The basketball team played zone defense in the second half.
Verb
To divide into or assign to zones or districts.
The city zoned this area for residential use only.
To designate an area for a specific purpose or use.
The city zoned this area for residential use only.
(slang) To lose focus or concentration; to space out.
I zoned out during the meeting and missed what the boss said.