(astronomy) The zone around a star where a planet could experience temperatures like those on Earth, allowing for the possible existence of liquid water and of life.

To put or place into an indeterminate position; to be in an ambiguous, undetermined, or improper context.

(figuratively) A region in which surreal, supernatural, or fantastic events occur.

(intransitive) To experience or perceive something bizarre or fantastic. / (intransitive) To behave or occur in a confusing or unexpected manner.

plural of zone plate

(astronomy) The zone around a star where a planet could experience temperatures like those on Earth, allowing for the possible existence of liquid water and of life.

(military) An area, often on a border between military factions, in which military forces and operations are prohibited.

An area of a street or a parking lot designated for the loading or unloading of passengers, baggage or freight, or short-term parking for that purpose.

(US, California) An area of a street where the curb has been painted white, indicating that the spot is only to be used for the immediate loading or unloading of passengers, baggage or freight, or for short-term parking, and (in some places, such as airports) that a vehicle is not to be left unattended.

(physics) The stage in the flow or a fluid during which it changes from laminar to turbulent / (geology) The region between the upper and lower mantle characterized by a rapid increase in density