definition of
limit

[1] #1 limit n. [bound, boundary] the greatest possible degree of something; "what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior"; "to the limit of his ability". wn

[2] #2 limit v. [restrict, restrain, trammel, bound, confine, throttle] place limits on (extent or access); "restrict the use of this parking lot"; "limit the time you can spend with your friends". wn

[3] #3 limit v. [circumscribe, confine] restrict or confine, "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day". wn

[4] #4 limit n. [terminus ad quem, terminal point] final or latest limiting point. wn

[5] #5 limit n. as far as something can go. wn