keep out

verb

1. to remain or cause to remain outside
2. keep out of
   1. to remain or cause to remain unexposed to

      keep out of the sun

   2. to avoid or cause to avoid

      the boss is in an angry mood, so keep out of her way

Example Sentences

"But it was kept out of sight. If they are deceiving customers then, to me, that's disgusting."

From BBC

Also, when the structure is large, proteins and other factors that are usually excluded from the nucleolus are no longer kept out.

From Science Daily

We all have unsavory parts of ourselves, those internal demons we try to corral and keep out of public view.

From Los Angeles Times

The clay also kept out insects and other creatures that might have helped break the log down.

From NewsForKids.net

Wiles has reportedly already been kept out of the loop on key personnel picks.

From Salon

Related Words

• ban
• deny
• disallow
• discourage
• eliminate
• enjoin
• exclude
• forbid
• hinder
• limit
• outlaw
• preclude
• prevent
• refuse
• reject
• restrain
• rule out
• segregate
• stop
• suspend