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out-of-bounds

/ˌaʊt əv ˈbaʊndz/

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adjective

/ˌaʊt əv ˈbaʊndz/B2formalsport
  • ruОписывает то, что выходит за пределы разрешённого или допустимого; не разрешено.

Describes something that is beyond the permitted or acceptable limits; not allowed.

  1. Outside the playing areaB1formalsport

    Located or occurring beyond the designated boundaries of a sports field or court.

    ruЗа пределами игровой зоны

    • The ball was ruled out-of-bounds by the referee.
    • He stepped out-of-bounds while trying to catch the pass.
    • The player threw the ball from an out-of-bounds position.

    Synonymsout of playoutside

    Antonymsin-bounds

  2. Forbidden or prohibitedB2informal

    Not allowed or barred to a particular group of people.

    ruЗапрещённый

    • That topic is out-of-bounds for discussion in this meeting.
    • The area behind the fence is out-of-bounds to all visitors.
    • Certain questions are considered out-of-bounds during the interview.

    Synonymsbannedforbiddenoff-limitsprohibitedrestrictedtabooverboten

    Antonymsadmissibleauthorizedlegal

Forms
  • more out-of-bounds comparative form
  • most out-of-bounds superlative form