no-go
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🇺🇸
/ˈnoʊˌɡoʊ/
🇬🇧
/ˈnəʊˌɡəʊ/
prohibited or unfeasible
Etymology
Etymology Information
'no-go' originates from the English phrase 'no go,' where 'no' meant 'not' and 'go' meant 'to proceed.'
Historical Evolution
'no go' was used in the 20th century to describe situations where progress was not possible, eventually becoming the modern term 'no-go.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not to proceed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'prohibited or unfeasible.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not allowed or not possible; prohibited or unfeasible.
The project is a no-go due to budget constraints.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39