Off-limits
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Off-limits is an adjective meaning Not to be entered or used; restricted.
Meaning
Not to be entered or used; restricted.
Example Sentences
The pond was off-limits to swimmers.
To Restricted Area Directions The restricted area is off-limits to all unauthorized personnel.
Irregardless, ex-boyfriends are just off-limits to friends. I mean that's just, like, the rules of feminism.
According to Yang, the six islets have been purely military for more than five decades. "These islets were completely off-limits to civilians, even to Kinmen residents," Yang said.
Synonyms for off-limits
Depending on context, synonyms include restricted.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include restricted, forbidden, banned, prohibited, no-go, taboo.
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