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limbo

[ˈlɪmbəʊ]

limbo Definition

  • 1an uncertain situation that you cannot control and in which there is no progress or improvement
  • 2a dance from the West Indies in which dancers move under a bar while leaning backwards and without touching the floor with their hands or feet

Using limbo: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "limbo" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The project is stuck in limbo due to budget cuts.

  • Example

    The negotiations have been in limbo for months.

  • Example

    The company's future is in limbo until the court case is resolved.

limbo Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for limbo

Antonyms for limbo

Phrases with limbo

  • in a state of uncertainty or neglect, with no progress or improvement

    Example

    The proposal has been in limbo for weeks, with no decision made yet.

  • to perform the dance from the West Indies in which dancers move under a bar while leaning backwards and without touching the floor with their hands or feet

    Example

    At the party, we danced the limbo and had a lot of fun.

  • to be caught between two situations or choices, unable to make a decision or take action

    Example

    She was in limbo between staying at her current job or accepting the new offer.

Origins of limbo

from Latin 'limbus', meaning 'edge' or 'boundary'

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Summary: limbo in Brief

The term 'limbo' [ˈlɪmbəʊ] refers to an uncertain situation with no progress or improvement. It can describe a project, negotiation, or company's future, as in 'The project is stuck in limbo due to budget cuts.' 'Limbo' also denotes a dance from the West Indies where dancers move under a bar while leaning backwards and without touching the floor with their hands or feet. The phrase 'in limbo' means in a state of uncertainty or neglect, while 'be in limbo between' describes being caught between two situations or choices.