neutral zone
US /ˈnuː.trəl ˌzoʊn/
UK /ˈnuː.trəl ˌzoʊn/
1.
neutrale zone, bufferzone
an area or region where no fighting or military activity is allowed, especially between opposing forces
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The two armies agreed to establish a neutral zone to prevent further conflict.
De twee legers kwamen overeen een neutrale zone in te stellen om verdere conflicten te voorkomen.
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Crossing the neutral zone without permission is strictly forbidden.
Het oversteken van de neutrale zone zonder toestemming is ten strengste verboden.
2.
neutrale zone
in sports, an area on the playing field that is not controlled by either team, often used for strategic purposes
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The puck was loose in the neutral zone, and both teams scrambled to gain possession.
De puck lag los in de neutrale zone, en beide teams probeerden de bal te bemachtigen.
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The coach emphasized the importance of controlling the neutral zone in hockey.
De coach benadrukte het belang van het beheersen van de neutrale zone in hockey.