ngoài vòng
Definition
- Prepositional Phrase / Adverbial Phrase:
- Outside the circle; outside the sphere: Literally means being outside of a defined circular boundary or area. It denotes a position external to a specific group, range, or domain of activity.
- Excluded; out of the running: Figuratively describes a state of being left out, disqualified, or no longer considered within a competitive or social context.
- Outside the law; outlawed: In legal contexts, it means placed outside the protection or constraints of the law, or declared illegal.
Usage Examples
- Prepositional Phrase:
- Công ty đó hiện đã ngoài vòng cạnh tranh. (That company is now out of the competition.)
- Hãy để những chuyện vặt ngoài vòng thảo luận. (Let's keep trivial matters outside the scope of discussion.)
- Bọn tội phạm bị đặt ngoài vòng pháp luật. (The criminals were placed outside the law.)
Advanced Usage
- This phrase is often used in formal or written contexts to describe exclusion from systems, competitions, or social norms.
- It can function as a predicate after the verb "là" (to be) or "bị/được đặt" (to be placed).
Variants and Related Words
Ngoài vòng pháp luật: Outside the law; outlawed.
- Tổ chức đó bị tuyên bố là ngoài vòng pháp luật. (That organization was declared outlawed.)
Ngoài vòng cạnh tranh: Out of the competition.
- Đội bóng đã bị loại và hiện ngoài vòng cạnh tranh. (The team was eliminated and is now out of the competition.)
Synonyms
- Excluded: Denied access or participation.
- Out of bounds: Outside the allowed limits.
- Outlawed: Declared illegal; banished from legal protection.
Related Idioms
- Ngoài vòng cương tỏa: Outside the fetters; completely free from restraints (often literary).
- Tư tưởng của anh ấy bay bổng ngoài vòng cương tỏa. (His thoughts soar freely, unfettered.)