1. A designated area, typically in a port or airport, where goods can be imported, stored, handled, manufactured, or re-exported with minimal customs restrictions and without paying import duties
The company established its distribution center in the free zone to reduce tariff costs.
A empresa estabeleceu seu centro de distribuição na zona franca para reduzir custos de tarifas.
2. A region or area where certain rules, regulations, or restrictions are relaxed or do not apply
The internet is sometimes considered a free zone for expression.
A internet é às vezes considerada uma zona franca para expressão.
3. A space designated for a particular activity where normal constraints are suspended
The gym created a free zone where members could experiment with new equipment.
A academia criou uma zona franca onde os membros podiam experimentar novos equipamentos.