no-go zone
Off-limits territory
A no-go zone is an area where entry is forbidden, impossible, or inadvisable.
Military no-go zones are off-limits for tactical or safety reasons.
In cities, the term often describes neighborhoods perceived as too dangerous to enter: The media portrayed the neighborhood as a no-go zone for outsiders.
The phrase extends to topics or activities to be avoided: His ex-wife was a no-go zone in conversation.
- forbiddenNot allowed
- restricted areaSpace with controlled entry
- restrictedLimited in scope
- dangerousApt to cause harm
- off-limitsProhibited from access
do not enter · keep out · unsafe · barricade · checkpoint · exclusion · no man's land · territory · lawless · patrol · warning · boundary · cordoned · hazardous · crime scene · police tape · militarized · occupied
- danger zoneshostile territory, minefield, blast radius, nuclear fallout, contaminated area
- Forbiddenforbidden, prohibited, banned, not allowed, off-limits
- zonesterritory, district, DMZ, Korean DMZ, neutral territory
- restricted zonesrestricted area, secure area, DMZ
- war zonesbattlefield, battleground, front line, warzone, frontline
- forbidden placesno-go area, restricted area, black site, military base, private property
no-go zoneopen access
Free public scholarly content
free zone · public space · commons · open door · international waters
no-go zonesafe zone
Protected area from threats
safe haven · sanctuary · refuge · shelter · haven
no-go zonewelcome mat
Rug at the entrance
open arms · gathering place · common ground · open door · meeting point