off-limits area
nounUK /ˌɒf ˈlɪmɪts ˈeəriə/
US /ˌɔːf ˈlɪmɪts ˈeriə/
An off-limits area is a place where you are not allowed to go.
The construction site is an off-limits area for children.
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2. A part of a computer system or website that users cannot access.
The admin panel is an off-limits area for regular users.
3. A topic that people are not allowed to discuss.
His past mistakes were an off-limits area during the interview.
4. A section of a building or land reserved for authorized people only.
The lab's back room is an off-limits area for visitors.