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official zone

[/əˈfɪʃəl zoʊn/]
nounpl: official zones
zona oficial
1. A designated area that is formally recognized and regulated by an authority or organization
The official zone for the event has been clearly marked on the map.
A zona oficial do evento foi claramente marcada no mapa.
2. In sports, a specific area of play that is sanctioned and governed by official rules
The ball landed outside the official zone, so the play was disallowed.
A bola caiu fora da zona oficial, então o lance foi anulado.
3. In customs or trade, an area designated for official processing and regulation
Goods must be declared when entering the official zone at the port.
As mercadorias devem ser declaradas ao entrar na zona oficial do porto.
Synonyms
designated areaauthorized zoneregulated territorydemarcated area
Antonyms
restricted zoneprohibited areaoff-limits area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona oficial
Standard usage in Brazil for official designated areas
Portugal
zona oficial
Common usage in Portugal with same meaning
Rio de Janeiro
zona oficial
Used in local administrative contexts
São Paulo
zona oficial
Used in commercial and sports contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

within the official zone
outside the official zone
mark the official zone
enter the official zone
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