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hazard zone

[/ˈhæzərd zoʊn/]
nounpl: hazard zones
zona de perigo
1. An area or region where there is a significant risk of danger, accident, or harm to people or property
The construction site is a hazard zone and requires protective equipment.
O canteiro de obras é uma zona de perigo e requer equipamento de proteção.
2. A designated area in a workplace or industrial setting where specific safety precautions must be observed
Entry to the hazard zone is restricted to authorized personnel only.
O acesso à zona de perigo é restrito apenas ao pessoal autorizado.
3. A geographical area prone to natural disasters or environmental threats
The coastal region is a hazard zone due to frequent hurricanes.
A região costeira é uma zona de perigo devido aos furacões frequentes.
Synonyms
danger zonerisk areaunsafe areahigh-risk zoneexclusion zone
Antonyms
safe zonesecure areaprotected area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona de perigo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
zona de risco
Alternative common usage in industrial contexts
Portugal
zona de perigo
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the hazard zone
enter at your own risk
danger ahead
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