: being an area into which entry is forbidden or dangerous
no-go tourist areas
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Just be sure not to add it to any hot liquids (so that cozy cup of coffee or matcha is a no-go), as heat can degrade the bioactive compounds.
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This is a direct consequence of no-go theorems like no-cloning, no-deleting, no-hiding and uncertainty—any attempt to eavesdrop alters the quantum signal, alerting the sender and receiver.
—Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Establish multiple cutting zones, add corridors between zones, and designate no-go zones where mowing is not permitted through the app.
All-Wheel Drive System easily traverses sloping terrain
The All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System is designed to deliver superior performance across challenging terrains.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Because of temperature fluctuations, storing deli meat in the refrigerator door is a no-go.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
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Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Sep. 2025
This is a direct consequence of no-go theorems like no-cloning, no-deleting, no-hiding and uncertainty—any attempt to eavesdrop alters the quantum signal, alerting the sender and receiver.
—Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Establish multiple cutting zones, add corridors between zones, and designate no-go zones where mowing is not permitted through the app.
All-Wheel Drive System easily traverses sloping terrain
The All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System is designed to deliver superior performance across challenging terrains.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Because of temperature fluctuations, storing deli meat in the refrigerator door is a no-go.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for no-go
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“No-go.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-go. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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