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Definitions for off-limits
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Princeton's WordNet
off-limits, out-of-bounds(p)adjective
barred to a designated group
"that area is off-limits"
Wiktionary
off-limitsadjective
Not to be entered or used; restricted.
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off-limits
Off-limits refers to an area, object, topic, or activity that is not allowed to be accessed, used, discussed, or performed. It is usually restricted or prohibited either due to rules, regulations, or for safety and privacy reasons.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of off-limits in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of off-limits in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of off-limits in a Sentence
I talked about the proposition that certain critical infrastructure should be off limits to attack — period — by cyber or any other means. I gave them a list, if I’m not mistaken — I don't have it in front of me — 16 specific entities; 16 defined as critical infrastructure under U.S. policy, from the energy sector to our water systems.
Back in those days, the city of Tuskegee was off limits, and the sheriff wasn't a friend. You didn't buy gas or walk down the street in certain areas.
Liberty is never out of bounds or off limits; it spreads wherever it can capture the imagination of men.
The notion of political correctness . declares certain topics. certain expressions . even certain gestures off-limits. What began as a crusade for civility has soured into a cause of conflict and even censorship.
Designated recreation sites, roads, and trails in proximity and/or leading to this location will be off limits to public.
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