restricted areas

noun

UK /rɪˈstrɪktɪd ˈeəriəz/

US /rɪˈstrɪktɪd ˈeriəz/

Places where people are not allowed to go without special permission.

The soldiers guarded the restricted areas near the base.

SYNONYMS

off-limits zones forbidden zones no-go areas closed areas limited-access zones

RELATED WORDS

boundaries security permission guards barriers

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Parts of a website or system that only certain users can enter.

Only staff can open the restricted areas of the school website.

3. Sections of a map or building marked as private or dangerous.

The map shows restricted areas where visitors must not walk.

4. Places where special rules limit what people can do.

Fishing is banned in the restricted areas of the lake.