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clearly defined zone

[ˈklɪrli dɪˈfaɪnd zoʊn]
noun phrasepl: clearly defined zones
zona claramente definida
1. A specific area or region with distinct and unambiguous boundaries or characteristics that are easy to understand and identify
The airport has a clearly defined zone for international arrivals.
O aeroporto tem uma zona claramente definida para chegadas internacionais.
2. In administrative or legal contexts, a territory with explicit demarcation and established rules or regulations
The parking lot is divided into a clearly defined zone for handicapped access.
O estacionamento é dividido em uma zona claramente definida para acesso de pessoas com deficiência.
Synonyms
well-defined areadistinct zonedemarcated areadesignated regionbounded territory
Antonyms
ambiguous zoneundefined areablurred boundaryvague region

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona claramente definida
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
zona bem delimitada
Common alternative using 'delimitada' (delimited)
São Paulo
área claramente demarcada
Often uses 'demarcada' instead of 'definida'
Portugal
zona claramente definida
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

draw a line in the sand
mark territory
set boundaries
within bounds
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