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drop zone

/ˈdrɒp zəʊn/

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phrase

/ˈdrɒp zəʊn/B2formalsport
  • ruОбозначенная зона, где люди или грузы сбрасываются с парашютом, или конкретное место, куда что-то должно приземлиться или быть доставлено.

A designated area where people or supplies are dropped by parachute, or a specific location where something is intended to land or be delivered.

  1. Parachuting areaB2formal

    A designated area where parachutists or cargo are intended to land after a jump.

    ruЗона высадки

    • The skydivers aimed for the drop zone marked with a large cross.
    • The pilot circled the drop zone before releasing the cargo.
    • All parachutists must land within the designated drop zone.
  2. Delivery pointB2informal

    A specific location where items, such as supplies or packages, are dropped off.

    ruЗона доставки

    • The drone delivered the package to the drop zone in the backyard.
    • The supply drop zone was set up near the camp.
    • Please leave the donation boxes at the designated drop zone.