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off-limits areas

[ɔf ˈlɪmɪts ˈɛriəz]
noun phrasepl: off-limits areas
áreas proibidas
1. Places or zones that are restricted and cannot be accessed or entered by the general public or unauthorized persons
The server room is an off-limits area for most employees.
A sala de servidores é uma área proibida para a maioria dos funcionários.
2. Spaces designated as forbidden or inaccessible due to security, safety, or administrative reasons
During the event, the backstage was an off-limits area.
Durante o evento, os bastidores eram uma área proibida.
NYC Slang
no-go zone
Synonyms
restricted areasforbidden zonesno-go zonesprohibited areasclosed areasdesignated restricted zones
Antonyms
open areaspublic areasaccessible areasunrestricted zones

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
áreas proibidas
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
áreas proibidas / zonas interditadas
Both terms used commonly
São Paulo
áreas restritas / áreas proibidas
More formal business context usage
Portugal
áreas interditas / zonas vedadas
Slightly more formal European Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep out of bounds
stay out of restricted territory
out of reach
behind closed doors
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