noun a rule or limit that someone should not break or go beyond
adjective forbidden or not allowed
Refers to property that is located outside the legal boundaries of a specific area, often leading to restrictions on development or usage.
Refers to data or values that exceed the predetermined limits or parameters, causing errors or malfunctions in software or hardware systems.
Refers to a situation where a player or the ball goes outside the designated playing area, resulting in a penalty or a change of possession.
Refers to hitting the ball outside the boundaries of the golf course, resulting in a penalty stroke.
In the context of writing, 'out of bounds' may refer to a topic or idea that is considered inappropriate or beyond the scope of the current discussion or project. It can also be used to describe writing that is not within the accepted norms or boundaries of a particular genre or style.
Psychologists may use 'out of bounds' to describe behavior or thoughts that are considered abnormal or unhealthy. It can also refer to topics or actions that are not appropriate for therapy sessions or that fall outside the ethical guidelines of the profession.