noun
- the practice of dividing an area into zones for different purposes, especially in urban planning
- a state of focused concentration or being mentally absorbed
Usage: informal
verb
- present participle of zone: dividing into zones or areas
- present participle of zone: focusing intently or becoming absorbed
Usage: informal
Examples
- The city’s zoning laws prevent commercial buildings in residential areas.
- Zoning regulations help maintain property values in neighborhoods.
- She was completely zoning out during the boring lecture.
- The athlete was zoning in on his target before the shot.
- Local zoning committees review all construction proposals.
- I caught myself zoning while reading the textbook.
- Proper zoning separates industrial areas from schools and homes.