drop zone

American

noun

an area into which paratroopers, soldiers, or supplies are landed from aircraft for a military operation. DZ

Etymology

Origin of drop zone

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

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They are 17th in the top flight, three points above the drop zone, after two wins in their last 10 games.

From BBC

The Tricky Trees are 17th in the Premier League, three points above the drop zone, after two wins in their last 10 games.

From BBC

League leaders Bayern had dropped just four of a possible 54 points so far this campaign and faced a struggling Augsburg who were dangling near the drop zone, having already sacked coach Sandro Wagner.

From Barron's

They remain in the drop zone with 14 points from 20 games and are four points behind Nottingham Forest, who they host on Tuesday in what feels like a match that could define their season.

From BBC

When the aircraft reached its drop zone, it began circling above the wooded mountains of Yugoslavia.

From The Wall Street Journal

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