keep out
Britishverb
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to remain or cause to remain outside
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to remain or cause to remain unexposed to
keep out of the sun
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to avoid or cause to avoid
the boss is in an angry mood, so keep out of her way
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Example Sentences
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Doctors, nurses and patients were pasting reflective sheets onto the windows to keep out the sun.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
Instituted in quieter times to keep out Yakuza—the organized crime syndicates—the standard now puts “many highflying stocks out of range,” he says.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
During the day, close the curtains or blinds to keep out the sun.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Because she deserves to be free of his secrets: Ones she has been forced to keep out of fear of him, but also of us.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2026
“You realize, of course, that nothing we do will be able to keep out You-Know-Who indefinitely?” squeaked Flitwick.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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