out-of-bounds

language: en

definitions

  1. adjective
    Located outside the officially designated playing area or field in a sport.
    en: Located outside the officially designated playing area or field in a sport.
  2. adjective
    Forbidden, restricted, or not permitted to be entered, accessed, or used by certain people.
    en: Forbidden, restricted, or not permitted to be entered, accessed, or used by certain people.
  3. noun
    The specific area or zone located outside the official boundaries of a playing field or court.
    en: The specific area or zone located outside the official boundaries of a playing field or court.

examples

  1. The referee signaled that the ball was out-of-bounds after it crossed the sideline.

    The referee signaled that the ball was out-of-bounds after it crossed the sideline.

  2. The military base is strictly out-of-bounds to unauthorized personnel.

    The military base is strictly out-of-bounds to unauthorized personnel.

  3. The golfer's shot landed in the out-of-bounds, resulting in a penalty stroke.

    The golfer's shot landed in the out-of-bounds, resulting in a penalty stroke.