work zone

[/wɜːrk zoʊn/]
nounpl: work zones
zona de trabalho
1. An area on a road or highway where construction, maintenance, or repairs are being conducted, typically marked with warning signs and reduced speed limits
Slow down - there's a work zone ahead with heavy machinery.
Reduza a velocidade - há uma zona de trabalho à frente com maquinário pesado.
2. A designated area in an office or workspace where an employee performs their job duties
Each employee has their own work zone equipped with a desk and computer.
Cada funcionário tem sua própria zona de trabalho equipada com mesa e computador.
3. A specific area designated for performing work tasks in any professional or industrial setting
The factory's work zones are clearly marked with safety tape.
As zonas de trabalho da fábrica estão claramente marcadas com fita de segurança.
In both the USA and Brazil, work zones on highways are serious safety concerns. In the US, they are heavily regulated by OSHA and marked with orange cones and warning signs. In Brazil, work zones similarly have increased accident rates and are treated with caution. The term reflects workplace safety culture in both countries, emphasizing designated areas for specific job functions to maintain organization and safety standards.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
work areawork spaceconstruction zoneworkstationstation
Antonyms / Antônimos
no-work zonerest area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona de trabalho
Most common term; used for both road construction areas and office workspaces
Rio de Janeiro
área de trabalho
Alternative form; often used interchangeably with zona de trabalho
São Paulo
zona de obra
More commonly used specifically for construction or road work areas
Portugal
zona de trabalho / área de obra
Both terms used; 'zona de trabalho' more general, 'área de obra' for construction

Related Words

constructionsafetyworkplaceroad hazardoccupational spacetraffic control

Related Idioms & Phrases

stay clear of the work zone
proceed with caution through the work zone
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