1. An area or region where there is little or no movement, development, or progress; characterized by stasis or lack of circulation
The water in the stagnant zone of the lake became increasingly polluted.
A água na zona estagnada do lago tornou-se cada vez mais poluída.
2. In fluid dynamics, a region where fluid velocity is zero or negligible
The stagnant zone behind the obstacle affects the flow pattern.
A zona estagnada atrás do obstáculo afeta o padrão de fluxo.
3. An area of economic or social stagnation with minimal growth or change
The city's downtown has become a stagnant zone with abandoned buildings.
O centro da cidade tornou-se uma zona estagnada com edifícios abandonados.