No-go Area (Noun)
Meaning
An area that is dangerous or impossible to enter or to which entry is forbidden.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The city's downtown area was a no-go area for many residents due to high crime rates and gang activity.
- The flooded neighborhood was declared a no-go area by authorities until the water recedes and the damage can be assessed.
- During the war, the entire city was a no-go area for journalists and aid workers.
- The toxic waste site was a no-go area for anyone without proper protective gear and training.
- The government designates areas close to military bases as no-go areas for security reasons.