No go Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Permission Denied Use 'no-go' when something is not allowed, like a rule or restriction. Using your phone during the exam is a no-go. Pro Tip 2/3Infeasible Plan 'No-go' also describes plans or ideas that aren't possible to carry out. Camping in the storm was a no-go. Pro Tip 3/3Informal Contexts 'No-go' is casual and usually used in informal speech or writing. Having a barbecue in the rain is a no-go.