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downzone
[
doun
-zohn
]
down·zone
/
ˈdaʊnˌzoʊn
/
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doun
-zohn
]
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verb,
down·zoned,
down·zon·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to change the
zoning
designation on (property) to restrict high-density development.
verb (used without object)
2.
to downzone development.
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to expurgate (a written work) by removing or modifying passages considered vulgar or objectionable.
to swindle, cheat, hoodwink, or hoax.
to expurgate (a written work) by removing or modifying passages considered vulgar or objectionable.
to spend time idly; loaf.
to introduce subtleties into or argue subtly about.
to run away hurriedly; flee.
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Origin:
down
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zone
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