English Explanatory Dictionary

red-zone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To categorize as too damaged to repair, and requiring the owners to vacate (a property).

Word forms

red-zone red-zones red-zoning red-zoned

Etymology

From the system of classifying areas of Christchurch, New Zealand as red zone (irreparable), green zone (reparable), or orange zone (more investigation needed) after the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011.

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