No go

adjective

Something that is not allowed or not possible.

I'm sorry, visiting the site after hours is a no-go.
Visual representation of "no go" - Something that is not allowed or not possible.

Often appears as...

  • no-go area
  • no-go zone

Usage tips

Disapproving

noun

A situation or place that is not safe or suitable to enter or undertake.

The war-torn region is a no-go for tourists.
Visual representation of "no go" - A situation or place that is not safe or suitable to enter or undertake.

Often appears as...

  • a no-go for
  • no-go zone
adjective

Something that is not allowed or not possible.

I'm sorry, visiting the site after hours is a no-go.
Visual representation of "no go" - Something that is not allowed or not possible.

Often appears as...

  • no-go area
  • no-go zone

Usage tips

Disapproving

noun

A situation or place that is not safe or suitable to enter or undertake.

The war-torn region is a no-go for tourists.
Visual representation of "no go" - A situation or place that is not safe or suitable to enter or undertake.

Often appears as...

  • a no-go for
  • no-go zone
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "no go"
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Permission Denied

Use 'no-go' when something is not allowed, like a rule or restriction.

Illustration for Permission Denied
Using your phone during the exam is a no-go.
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Infeasible Plan

'No-go' also describes plans or ideas that aren't possible to carry out.

Illustration for Infeasible Plan
Camping in the storm was a no-go.
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Informal Contexts

'No-go' is casual and usually used in informal speech or writing.

Illustration for Informal Contexts
Having a barbecue in the rain is a no-go.
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Permission Denied

Use 'no-go' when something is not allowed, like a rule or restriction.

Illustration for Permission Denied
Using your phone during the exam is a no-go.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Infeasible Plan

'No-go' also describes plans or ideas that aren't possible to carry out.

Illustration for Infeasible Plan
Camping in the storm was a no-go.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Contexts

'No-go' is casual and usually used in informal speech or writing.

Illustration for Informal Contexts
Having a barbecue in the rain is a no-go.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Permission Denied

Use 'no-go' when something is not allowed, like a rule or restriction.

Illustration for Permission Denied
Using your phone during the exam is a no-go.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Infeasible Plan

'No-go' also describes plans or ideas that aren't possible to carry out.

Illustration for Infeasible Plan
Camping in the storm was a no-go.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Contexts

'No-go' is casual and usually used in informal speech or writing.

Illustration for Informal Contexts
Having a barbecue in the rain is a no-go.
Visual representation of the word "No go"

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