machine zone
Definitions
A trance-like state of immersion reached through intense interaction with gambling machines.
Examples
“Echoing Mollie’s wish⟳ to stay⟳ in the machine zone, they spoke of gamblers’ desire for “time-on-device,” or TOD.”
“How does technology hold⟳ us close⟳, so close⟳ that we turn⟳ to it instead of turning within? It keeps us in a “machine zone.””
“As one addict explains, she is not playing to win⟳ but to ‘stay⟳ in that machine zone where nothing else matters.’”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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