Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
out-of-bounds
Adjective
/ˌaʊt əv ˈbaʊndz/
Definition
Not allowed; beyond the boundaries of acceptable behavior, rules, or physical limits.
Examples
- The player was penalized for hitting the ball out-of-bounds.
- Discussing certain topics was considered out-of-bounds during the meeting.
- The private property sign marked the area as out-of-bounds for trespassers.
Meaning
Refers to something that is prohibited or outside the set limits, often used in sports or in a metaphorical sense to indicate inappropriate or forbidden areas.
Synonyms
- forbidden
- prohibited
- restricted
- off-limits
