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no-go (n

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adj.

Not in a suitable condition for proceeding or functioning properly: The space launch was no-go.

n. pl. no-goes

A situation in which planned operations cannot be effectuated, as in the case of the launch of spacecraft: The flight is a no-go because of technical problems.

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Adj.

no-go - not functioning properly or in suitable condition for proceeding; "the space launch was no-go"

go - functioning correctly and ready for action; "all systems are go"

Translations

no-go [ˌnəʊˈgəʊ] ADJ no-go area (Brit) → zona f prohibida

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