red zone
The term 'red zone' varies widely in meaning across different contexts, from sports to safety and traffic management.
Definition
B2American Football
(sports)The area of the field between the opponent's 20-yard line and the goal line, where scoring is highly probable.
Example
- The team has a strong chance of scoring now that they're in the red zone.
C1Safety
(security, health, disaster management)An area identified as having a heightened level of danger or requiring increased alertness.
Example
- The city declared the flood-prone area a red zone.
B1Traffic Management
(traffic)A designated area where stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited, usually marked by red paint on the curb.
Example
- You can't park here; this is a red zone.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "red zone":
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