zone restrict
[/zoʊn rɪˈstrɪkt/]
verb phrase / noun phrase
restringir zona / delimitar zona
1. To limit or control access to a specific geographic area or district through regulations or barriers
The city decided to zone restrict the industrial area to prevent residential development.
A cidade decidiu restringir a zona industrial para evitar desenvolvimento residencial.
2. In urban planning, to establish zoning laws that designate specific uses for particular areas
They will zone restrict the downtown area for commercial purposes only.
Eles vão delimitar a zona do centro para fins comerciais apenas.
3. To regulate or control movement within a specific zone or region
The government may zone restrict access during the emergency.
O governo pode restringir o acesso à zona durante a emergência.
In Brazil, 'zone restrict' (restringir zona) is commonly used in urban planning discussions, especially regarding favela relocation, commercial district protection, and industrial zone separation from residential areas. In the USA, this term is central to land-use policy and city planning debates, particularly regarding gentrification and environmental protection zones.
Related Idioms & Phrases
zone off - to mark or designate boundaries
restricted zone - an area with limited access
zoning regulations - formal rules governing area usage
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