off-limits area

Definitions

A restricted zone where entry is prohibited or unauthorized.

A location that is strictly forbidden to specific individuals or the general public.

Examples

The construction site is strictly an off-limits area for anyone without a safety helmet.

The security guard warned us that the basement was an off-limits area due to ongoing renovations.

Synonyms

restricted zone prohibited area no-go zone forbidden territory out-of-bounds area closed sector inaccessible region

Antonyms

accessible area open zone public space permitted region unrestricted area common ground free-access zone