Meaning of the word "no-go area" in English

What does "no-go area" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

no-go area

US /ˈnoʊ.ɡoʊ ˈer.i.ə/
UK /ˈnəʊ.ɡəʊ ˈeə.ri.ə/
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Noun

an area that people are prevented from entering or that they enter only with great risk, usually because of crime or violence

Example:
After dark, that part of the city becomes a no-go area.
The police declared the riot-torn neighborhood a no-go area.