in bounds
/ˌɪn ˈbaʊndz/
adverb
- Into or within the official playing area.
- The player threw the ball in-bounds to his teammate.
- The pass went in-bounds, and the game resumed.
- She stepped in-bounds just before the whistle blew.
adjective
- Within the official playing area in a sport; legal or allowed.
- The referee signaled that the ball was in-bounds, so play continued.
- The shot was in-bounds, giving the team two points.
- He kept his foot in-bounds as he caught the pass near the sideline.
- Within acceptable or proper limits; appropriate.
- His comments were in-bounds during the polite discussion.
- Make sure your questions stay in-bounds and respect people's privacy.
- The joke was in-bounds for the friendly crowd.
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