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Definition out of bounds in British English

out of bounds phrase

phrase
1

if a place is out of bounds, you are not allowed to go there

Example

The border areas were still out of bounds to tourists.

Synonyms and related words
forbidden illegal unconstitutional
2

if a subject is out of bounds, you are not allowed to talk about it, know about it etc

Example

Details of his private life are strictly out of bounds.

Synonyms and related words
forbidden illegal unconstitutional
Definition out of bounds in British English