1. A clear, distinct boundary or maximum threshold with no gradual transition
There is a sharp limit to how much weight the bridge can support.
Há um limite nítido para quanto peso a ponte pode suportar.
2. A strict or rigid constraint that cannot be exceeded
The company has set a sharp limit on spending for this quarter.
A empresa estabeleceu um limite rigoroso para gastos neste trimestre.
3. In mathematics or physics, a well-defined boundary or threshold value
The function has a sharp limit at x = 0.
A função tem um limite nítido em x = 0.