In the zone
adjective
Fully focused and performing at your best.
During the match, he was completely in the zone and scored three goals.
Often appears as...
- get in the zone
- be in the zone
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Colloquial
adjective
In a mental state where everything else is blocked out and only engaged in one activity.
When she's designing, she gets in the zone and nothing can disturb her.
Often appears as...
- entering the zone
- lose oneself in the zone
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Colloquial
adjective
In a designated area.
You’re only permitted to fish in the zone.
Often appears as...
- in the economic zone
- in the restricted zone
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Formal
Technical
adjective
Fully focused and performing at your best.
During the match, he was completely in the zone and scored three goals.
Often appears as...
- get in the zone
- be in the zone
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
In a mental state where everything else is blocked out and only engaged in one activity.
When she's designing, she gets in the zone and nothing can disturb her.
Often appears as...
- entering the zone
- lose oneself in the zone
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
In a designated area.
You’re only permitted to fish in the zone.
Often appears as...
- in the economic zone
- in the restricted zone
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Optimal Performance
Describes a state of peak concentration, implying great results.
She is in the zone and delivering an incredible piano performance.
Pro Tip 2/3Sports and Games
Often used when playing sports or video games to convey high achievement.
With every level he completed, he was more in the zone.
Pro Tip 3/3No Distractions
Signifies being undistracted and mentally engaged.
With headphones on, I was in the zone and aced the test.
Pro Tip 1/3Optimal Performance
Describes a state of peak concentration, implying great results.
She is in the zone and delivering an incredible piano performance.
Pro Tip 2/3Sports and Games
Often used when playing sports or video games to convey high achievement.
With every level he completed, he was more in the zone.
Pro Tip 3/3No Distractions
Signifies being undistracted and mentally engaged.
With headphones on, I was in the zone and aced the test.
Pro Tip 1/3Optimal Performance
Describes a state of peak concentration, implying great results.
She is in the zone and delivering an incredible piano performance.
Pro Tip 2/3Sports and Games
Often used when playing sports or video games to convey high achievement.
With every level he completed, he was more in the zone.
Pro Tip 3/3No Distractions
Signifies being undistracted and mentally engaged.
With headphones on, I was in the zone and aced the test.
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