keep off
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verb
to stay or cause to stay at a distance (from)
(preposition) not to eat or drink or prevent from eating or drinking
(preposition) to avoid or cause to avoid (a topic)
(intr, adverb) not to startthe rain kept off all day
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Other Idioms and Phrases with keep off
keep off
Ward off, avert, as in She used a bug spray to keep off the mosquitoes. [Mid-1500s]
Stay away from, not touch or trespass on; also, prevent from touching or trespassing. For example, They put up a sign asking the public to keep off their property, or Please keep your feet off the sofa. [Late 1500s] Also see hands off.
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