out-of-bounds

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out-of-bounds

The soccer ball rolled out-of-bounds near the corner flag.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Barred to a designated group; prohibited from entry or use: Describes an area or activity that is forbidden or restricted for certain people.
    • Outside the foul lines; beyond the prescribed limits of play: In sports, describes a ball or player that has moved beyond the established boundaries of the playing field.
Usage
  • As an adjective, "out-of-bounds" is typically used after a linking verb like , , or , or directly before a noun to modify it.
  • It is often hyphenated, especially when used before a noun.
Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The construction site is strictly out-of-bounds for all unauthorized personnel.
    • The referee signaled that the ball was out-of-bounds, so the other team got possession.
    • That topic is considered out-of-bounds during our family dinners.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be declared out-of-bounds": To be officially ruled as outside the permitted area.
    • The player was declared out-of-bounds, and the play was dead.
  • Figurative Use: Used metaphorically to describe topics, behavior, or actions that are socially or morally unacceptable or beyond agreed-upon limits.
    • Personal insults are out-of-bounds in a professional debate.
Variants and Related Words
  • Out of bounds (adverbial phrase): Functioning similarly but often used after a verb.
    • The ball went out of bounds.
  • Off-limits (adjective): A close synonym meaning forbidden or not allowed.
    • The laboratory is off-limits to visitors.
Synonyms
  • Forbidden
  • Prohibited
  • Off-limits
  • Banned
  • Restricted
Related Phrases
  • "to step out of bounds": To literally go beyond a boundary, or figuratively to violate a rule or social norm.
    • The journalist stepped out of bounds by asking about the CEO's private life.
  • "to bring something back in bounds": To return something to within acceptable limits or to a state of being permissible.
    • The mediator helped bring the negotiations back in bounds.
out-of-bounds

The soccer ball rolled out-of-bounds near the corner flag.

Adjective
  1. barred to a designated group
    • that area is off-limits
  2. outside the foul lines

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