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no-signal zone

[/noʊ ˈsɪɡnəl zoʊn/]
nounpl: no-signal zones
zona sem sinal
1. An area where electronic signals, such as cellular, WiFi, or radio signals, cannot be received or transmitted
The remote cabin is located in a no-signal zone, making it impossible to use mobile phones.
A cabana remota está localizada em uma zona sem sinal, tornando impossível usar telefones celulares.
2. A region with poor or absent telecommunications connectivity
Hikers should avoid the no-signal zone in the valley during emergencies.
Os caminhantes devem evitar a zona sem sinal no vale durante emergências.
Synonyms
dead zonesignal blackout areaconnectivity voidárea de cobertura nulazona de sombra
Antonyms
coverage areasignal zoneconnected areazona de coberturaárea conectada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona sem sinal
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
área sem cobertura
Alternative term emphasizing lack of network coverage
Portugal
zona sem sinal
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of range
off the grid
in the sticks
fora da área de cobertura
isolado do mundo
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