Definitions

off-limits

[awf-lim-its, of-] / ˈɔfˈlɪm ɪts, ˈɒf- /

ADJECTIVE

not allowed; prohibited

Synonyms

STRONGEST

banned barred illegal prohibited restricted

WEAK

against the law forbidden illicit impermissible no-no not allowed not permitted out of bounds outlawed taboo unlawful verboten

Antonyms

STRONG

allowed permitted

Example Sentences

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In another provision, computer use would be off-limits between classes and during lunch and recess.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

At minimum, markets on mortality and bodily harm should be off-limits.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

But for investors, Russian gas companies are probably off-limits.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

"Very little is off-limits," Trump said on Monday.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Inside, she was taken through a door that was off-limits to the public and led into a maze of hallways.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

off-limits

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