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   Red zone

   /ˈred ˌzōn/

   

   noun

   • 1. a red sector on a gauge or dial corresponding to conditions that exceed safety limits: "ozone readings edged into the red zone"
   • ▪ a region that is dangerous or forbidden, or in which a particular activity is prohibited: "any officer who parks in the red zone outside the courthouse could receive a ticket"
   • ▪ an area in which an infectious disease is particularly prevalent: "people coming from red zones will be placed under quarantine"
   • 2. the region between the opposing team's 20-yard line and goal line, which is a major focus of their attack strategy.

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