noun
plural zones
[count] an area that is different from other areas in a particular way
He left the car in a no-parking zone. [=
an area where parking is not allowed] -
see also buffer zone,
comfort zone,
crumple zone,
end zone,
neutral zone,
no-fly zone,
red zone,
strike zone,
time zone,
towaway zone,
twilight zone
one of the sections in a city or town that is used for a particular purpose
verb
zones; zoned; zoning
[+ obj] :to officially say that (a section in a city, town, etc.) can be used for a particular purpose (such as business or housing)
zone out
[phrasal verb] US informal :to stop paying attention because you are tired, bored, etc.