green zone

Meanings

1. 1nouncountable

   an area that is protected or considered safe, especially in a dangerous place

   Grammar: Countable: 'a green zone', 'the green zone', 'green zones'. Often used with 'the' when referring to a specific area.

   Patterns

   • the green zone
   • a green zone
   • in the green zone

   Journalists rarely leave the green zone in Baghdad.

   The city has created a green zone where pedestrians can walk safely.

   Aid workers set up a green zone for refugees.

2. 2nouncountable

   an area of a city where traffic is restricted to reduce pollution

   Grammar: Countable; often used in environmental contexts. Can be modified: 'a low-emission green zone'.

   Patterns

   • a green zone
   • enter a green zone
   • create a green zone

   London's green zone charges drivers of polluting vehicles.

   The council plans to expand the green zone to the city center.

Word forms

Common combinations

the Green Zone

The embassy is located in the Green Zone.

a green zone for pedestrians

They turned the main square into a green zone for pedestrians.

enter a green zone

Only electric cars may enter the green zone.

a low-emission green zone

The city introduced a low-emission green zone last year.

Synonyms and how they differ

safe zone

More general; 'green zone' often implies official protection or environmental rules.

protected area

Used for nature reserves; 'green zone' is more about urban safety or traffic.

Opposites

Commonly confused: green zone or greenbelt?

Practice

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