In the zone Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈzoʊn
IN thuh ZOHN
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /zˈəʊn
IN thuh ZOHN
Definition
To be extremely focused, performing a task very well, often without being distracted or losing concentration.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used in sports, exams, or creative work. Equivalent to 'flow state.' Common: 'get in the zone,' 'stay in the zone.' Not used for mild concentration; implies exceptional focus and performance.
Spanish: en racha - concentradoPortuguese (BR): focado - totalmente concentrado - em estado de flowPortuguese (PT): focado - totalmente concentrado - em estado de flowChinese (Simplified): 进入状态 - 全神贯注Chinese (Traditional): 進入狀態 - 全神貫注Hindi: पूरा ध्यान केंद्रित होना - जोन में होनाArabic: في حالة تركيز كامل - في قمة الأداءBengali: ফ্লোতে থাকা - সম্পূর্ণ মনোযোগে থাকাRussian: находиться в потоке - полностью сосредоточенJapanese: ゾーンに入るVietnamese: vào trạng thái tập trung cao độ - nhập tâmKorean: 몰입하다Turkish: kendini tamamen işe vermek - akışta olmakUrdu: پوری توجہ میں ہونا - فل فلو میں ہوناIndonesian: dalam kondisi fokus penuh - berada dalam zona
Example Sentences
When I'm in the zone, I forget about everything else.
basic
She was really in the zone during the test.
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The player is in the zone and can't miss a shot.
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Once I start writing, I get in the zone and the words just flow.
natural
Don't talk to him now – he's totally in the zone.
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It took me a while, but now I'm finally in the zone with this project.
natural