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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This year, even Telluride’s usually self-contained movie bubble couldn’t keep out the existential anxieties surrounding AI.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
Across the French capital, where few homes have air conditioning, desperate locals had taped foil survival blankets over their windows, hoping to keep out the fierce sun.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
“You’re going to hear how Meta tried to hook kids under 13, the youngest users,” she said, previewing internal documents that Meta had unsuccessfully fought to keep out of the blockbuster trial’s opening monologue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
His early save, diving low to his left to keep out Raul Jimenez's header, was a crucial moment of brilliance.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
And they were all in the garage making a lot of noise, with a big keep out sign taped to the door.
From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies
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