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out of bounds

1 of 2adverb
/aʊt əv baʊndz/
1

in a direction or location that is beyond the established limits

  • He hit the ball out of bounds.
  • The hikers wandered out of bounds and got lost in the wilderness.
  • The golf ball landed out of bounds, beyond the marked area of play.
  • The car drove out of bounds and onto the private property.
  • The drone flew out of bounds and into restricted airspace.
Synonyms:
sideline
2

used to indicate that something is outside the designated playing area of a sports field or court

  • The football was kicked out of bounds, giving the opposing team possession.
  • During the tennis match, her serve landed just out of bounds.
  • The referee blew the whistle when the soccer ball went out of bounds.
  • She chased the tennis ball but it bounced out of bounds.
Synonyms:
long