no-go

Thân thiện

The space launch was declared no-go due to a technical issue.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not functioning properly or in suitable condition for proceeding; not approved or authorized to proceed. Describes a situation, plan, or system that is not ready, not working correctly, or has been officially canceled or prohibited.

Usage

• The adjective "no-go" is typically used before a noun (attributive position) or after a linking verb like "is" or "was" (predicative position).
• It is often used in formal or technical contexts to indicate that conditions are not met for an activity to proceed safely or successfully.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The mission was declared no-go due to bad weather.
  • We have a no-go situation with the main engine.
  • Until the safety checks are complete, the project is a no-go.

Advanced Usage

• "A no-go" (noun phrase): Used informally to refer to something that is prohibited, impossible, or not allowed.
  • Wearing jeans to the formal dinner is a complete no-go.
• "No-go area/zone": A specific area where entry is forbidden or especially dangerous.
  • That part of the city is considered a no-go zone after dark.

Variants and Related Words

• No-go decision (noun phrase): An official ruling that an operation should not proceed.
• Go/no-go (adjective): Describing a critical decision point or check where something is either approved ("go") or disapproved ("no-go").
  • The pilot awaited the go/no-go signal from the control tower.

Synonyms

• Canceled
• Off
• Prohibited
• Unapproved
• Scrubbed (especially for launches or events)

Antonyms

• Go
• Approved
• Operational
• Proceeding

Related Idioms/Phrases

• It's a no-go: An informal phrase stating that something will not happen or is not possible.
  • We tried to get funding, but it's a no-go.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not functioning properly or in suitable condition for proceeding
   • the space launch was no-go