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signal zone

[/ˈsɪɡnəl zoʊn/]
nounpl: signal zones
zona de sinal
1. An area or region where a specific signal can be received or transmitted, such as cellular, radio, or wireless signal coverage
The mobile phone has good reception in this signal zone.
O telefone celular tem boa recepção nesta zona de sinal.
2. A designated area in transportation or communication systems where specific signals are valid or applicable
The train must reduce speed when entering the signal zone.
O trem deve reduzir a velocidade ao entrar na zona de sinal.
Synonyms
coverage areasignal rangereception areatransmission zone
Antonyms
dead zonesignal blackoutno-signal area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona de sinal
Standard term used in telecommunications and broadcasting
São Paulo
área de cobertura de sinal
More formal, expanded version commonly used in technical contexts
Portugal
zona de receção
Alternative phrasing emphasizing reception rather than signal

Related Idioms & Phrases

within signal range
signal coverage area
in a dead zone
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