offâlimits
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Britannica Dictionary definition of OFFâLIMITS
not used before a noun
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— used to say that people are not allowed to enter a place or use something
— often + to
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The basement and garage will be off-limits during the renovations.
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The historical documents have been placed off-limits.
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Certain areas in the museum are currently off-limits to visitors.
2
— used to say that people are not allowed to talk about something
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The subject of sex was off-limits in her family.
