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secure zone

[sɪˈkjʊr zoʊn]
nounpl: secure zones
zona segura
1. An area that has been restricted and protected to ensure safety and prevent unauthorized access
Only authorized personnel are allowed in the secure zone.
Apenas pessoal autorizado é permitido na zona segura.
2. A designated area in a facility protected by security measures such as barriers, surveillance, or guards
The airport's secure zone requires passengers to pass through security checkpoints.
A zona segura do aeroporto exige que os passageiros passem por pontos de controle de segurança.
3. In military or law enforcement contexts, an area that has been cleared of threats and secured
The military established a secure zone in the conflict area for civilians.
O exército estabeleceu uma zona segura na área de conflito para civis.
Synonyms
restricted areasecured areaprotected zonesafe zone
Antonyms
unsecured areaopen areapublic zone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona segura
Most common usage in Brazil, widely understood in security and airport contexts
São Paulo
área protegida / zona de segurança
Alternative phrasing used in corporate and institutional settings
Portugal
zona segura / área restrita
Both terms are acceptable; zona segura is more common in everyday usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

behind the lines
locked down
off-limits
no-go zone
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