Definition
- C2
To behave inappropriately or to violate established rules or norms.
指行为不当或违反规定。
By criticizing the boss's decisions at the meeting, he clearly stepped out of line.
他在会议上批评老板的决定,显然越界了。
If they step out of line again, they will face severe consequences.
如果他们再次越界,将面临严重的后果。
He was warned for disrupting the class multiple times and will be suspended if he steps out of line again.
他因多次扰乱课堂而受到警告,如果再次越界将被停学。