boundary
US /ˈbaʊndɚi/
Definition
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
A fence marks the boundary between the two properties.
Word Family
Synonyms
- bordera line that indicates a boundary
- limitthe greatest possible degree of something
- perimeterthe boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
Collocations
- Easy property boundary linedescribing property boundary line (something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone)
- Medium establish clear work boundariesto establish clear work boundaries, meaning to set up or found
- Hard push the boundaries of modern scienceto push the boundaries of modern science, meaning to move with force
- Very Hard cross ethical boundaries blithelyto cross ethical boundaries blithely, meaning to travel across or pass over
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.