1. Geographic or administrative areas that are under the control or sovereignty of another territory or nation, lacking independent political authority
The dependent zones remained under colonial administration until the mid-20th century.
As zonas dependentes permaneceram sob administração colonial até meados do século XX.
2. In geopolitics, territories that are economically or politically reliant on a larger or more powerful state
Several dependent zones in the Caribbean still maintain ties with their former colonial powers.
Várias zonas dependentes no Caribe ainda mantêm vínculos com suas antigas potências coloniais.
3. In business or logistics, areas of operation that rely on a central hub or headquarters for resources and decision-making
The company organized its dependent zones to report directly to the main office.
A empresa organizou suas zonas dependentes para relatar diretamente ao escritório principal.