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secure zones

[/sɪˈkjʊr zoʊnz/]
nounpl: secure zones
zonas seguras
1. Areas that have been designated and protected to prevent unauthorized access, ensuring safety and protection of people, assets, or information
The airport has multiple secure zones where only authorized personnel are allowed.
O aeroporto tem várias zonas seguras onde apenas pessoal autorizado é permitido.
2. Restricted areas in a building, facility, or digital environment where heightened security measures are in place
The data center operates secure zones with biometric access control.
O centro de dados opera zonas seguras com controle de acesso biométrico.
3. Physical or virtual spaces designated for safe activities, away from potential threats or dangers
During the protest, police established secure zones to protect civilians.
Durante o protesto, a polícia estabeleceu zonas seguras para proteger civis.
Synonyms
restricted areasprotected zonessecurity perimeterssafety areascontrolled access zones
Antonyms
open areaspublic zonesunrestricted spacesunsecured areas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zonas seguras
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
áreas de segurança
Alternative usage, especially in corporate/industrial contexts
Portugal
zonas seguras
Standard usage in Portugal, same as Brazilian Portuguese
General
perímetros de segurança
More formal/technical alternative in both Brazilian and European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep it locked down
behind the velvet rope
off-limits area
no-go zone (antonym)
controlled perimeter
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