buffer zone
ˈbʌfər zoʊn
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Definition of buffer zone - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
international relationsTECH.area providing protection between statesTECH.
  • The buffer zone reduced tensions between the neighboring nations.
demilitarized zone neutral zone
2.
militaryTECH.neutral area to prevent hostilitiesTECH.
  • The buffer zone helped maintain peace between the countries.
demilitarized zone neutral zone
3.
urban planningTECH.transitional area between different land usesTECH.
  • The city implemented a buffer zone between the industrial and residential areas.
neutral zone
4.
environmental protectionTECH.area designated to protect a natural environmentTECH.
  • The national park's buffer zone helps protect the wildlife from urban encroachment..
conservation area protected area
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Expressions with buffer

buffer the blowv.
lessen the impact of something negative
He tried to buffer the blow by offering a sincere apology.
nail buffern.
tool used to make nails smooth and shiny
She used a nail buffer to polish her nails.
buffer tankn.
tank in a system that holds extra fluid to smooth flow changes
The factory installed a buffer tank to stabilize the chemical feed process.
buffer layern.
intermediate sheet or film that protects surfaces or reduces harmful contact
A buffer layer was added to prevent cracks in the coating.
buffer storen.
temporary storage area for data awaiting processing
The buffer store holds data until the processor is ready..
memory buffern.
temporary storage area in a computer that holds data while transferring
The graphics card uses a memory buffer to store frames before display.

Expressions with zone

comfort zonen.
state where one feels safe, at ease, and in control
He rarely steps out of his comfort zone to try new things.
zone inv.
focus attention or effort on a specific target or detail
She zoned in on the most important point.
dead zonen.
region without mobile phone signal
My phone lost service in the dead zone.
no-go zonen.
area considered too dangerous to enter
The neighborhood became a no-go zone after dark.
in the zoneadj.
mentally immersed in an activity
When he's coding, he's completely in the zone.
in one's comfort zoneadv.
feeling relaxed and at ease
She performs best when she's in her comfort zone.
in the twilight zoneadj.
in a state of confusion or uncertainty
After the accident, he felt in the twilight zone.
twilight zonen.
area between categories or states with mixed features
His decision left him in a twilight zone of uncertainty.
zone outv.
become mentally disengaged from surroundings
She zoned out while staring at the ocean.
death zonen.
extremely dangerous or life-threatening situation
The war zone became a death zone overnight.

Terms related to buffer zone

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borderboundaryconflictpeacekeepingprotectionseparationstateterritorybarrierdivisionfrontierpartition

Terms with buffer zone included in their meaning

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Northern Cyprusn.
geography
the area of Cyprus north of the UN buffer zone

Examples of buffer zone in a sentence

  • The treaty included a buffer zone for safety.
  • A buffer zone was established to separate the conflicting forces.
  • The treaty included a buffer zone to ensure safety.
  • A buffer zone was created to separate the park from the highway.
  • Farmers established a buffer zone to protect crops from urban pollution.
  • The buffer zone prevents pollution from reaching the river.

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  1. French:zone tampon, zone de sécurité, ...
  2. German:Pufferzone, ...
  3. Italian:zona cuscinetto, zona neutrale, ...
  4. Spanish:zona de amortiguamiento, zona de transición, ...
  5. Portuguese:zona tampão, área de segurança, ...
  6. Chinese:缓冲区, 过渡区, ...
  7. Japanese:緩衝地帯, 中立地帯, ...
  8. Arabic:مِنْطَقَة عَازِلَة, حزام عازل, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֵזוֹר חִיץ, רְצוּעַת חֵיץ, ...
  10. Russian:буферная зона, зона безопасности, ...
  11. Ukrainian:буферна зона, зона безпеки, ...
  12. Hindi:बफर क्षेत्र, तटस्थ क्षेत्र, ...
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