OFF LIMITS


Meaning of OFF LIMITS in English

also off-limits

1.

If a place is ~ to someone, they are not allowed to go there.

Downing Street has been ~ to the general public since 1982...

Certain areas have been declared ~ to servicemen.

ADJ: usu v-link ADJ, oft ADJ to n

2.

If you say that an activity or a substance is ~ for someone, you mean that they are not allowed to do it or have it.

Fraternizing with the customers is off-limits...

ADJ: v-link ADJ, oft ADJ for n

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