off-limits
[ awf-lim-its, of- ]
/ ˈɔfˈlɪm ɪts, ˈɒf- /
adjective
forbidden to be patronized, frequented, used, etc., by certain persons: The tavern is off-limits to soldiers.
Origin of off-limits
An Americanism dating back to 1950–55
Words nearby off-limits
off-key,
off-kilter,
off-label,
off-licence,
off-license,
off-limits,
off-load,
off-message,
off-mike,
off-off-broadway,
off-peak
British Dictionary definitions for off limits
off limits
adjective (off-limits when prenominal)
not to be entered; out of bounds
adverb
in or into an area forbidden by regulations