Meaning of out of bounds | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Where one is prohibited to enter.
   idiomatic
2. A sideline marking the edge of a playing field or court.
3. Beyond the bounds of civility, morality, or normality.
   idiomatic
4. An instance of a player or the ball going out of bounds.
5. Outside the area of play; beyond the sideline of a playing field or court.
6. Ground that one is not permitted to enter, or that is outside the permitted playing area.

Equivalents

Examples

“You can play⟳ wherever you want⟳, but remember⟳ that the cemetery is out of bounds.”

“You were out of bounds to call⟳ him a criminal.”

“Intellectually, the four-year-old is in a growthsome age. He learns best from firsthand experience⟳. He is having fun with language and is liable to run⟳ out of bounds verbally.”

“The ball went out of bounds.”

“Although Oklahoma outyarded the Jays 339 to 155, Kansas fought magnificently and earned its 13-13 tie. Royal's punting had begun to jell. He kicked four out-of-bounds against the Crimson and Blue.”

“Out of bounds starts at the white stake.”

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