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off-limits area

[/ɔf ˈlɪmɪts ˈɛriə/]
nounpl: off-limits areas
área proibida
1. A place or zone that is not permitted to be entered or accessed; a restricted area
The server room is an off-limits area for unauthorized personnel.
A sala de servidores é uma área proibida para pessoal não autorizado.
2. A location where certain activities or behaviors are not allowed
During the investigation, the crime scene became an off-limits area.
Durante a investigação, a cena do crime tornou-se uma área proibida.
Synonyms
restricted areaprohibited areano-go zoneforbidden zoneclosed area
Antonyms
open areapublic areaaccessible areaunrestricted area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área proibida / zona restrita
Most common in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
área proibida
Standard usage in commercial and security contexts
Rio de Janeiro
área vetada / zona restrita
Common in official and security-related communication
Portugal
zona interdita / área vedada
Formal usage; 'vedada' emphasizes closure or blocking

Related Idioms & Phrases

no trespassing
keep out
strictly prohibited
entrance forbidden
restricted access
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