keep out

verb

1. to remain or cause to remain outside

2. 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

The sole stairway itself must either be pressurized to keep out the smoke or open air.

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New York officials aim to follow the playbook that San Francisco successfully used last month to keep out National Guard troops.

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Tries from Jack Dempsey and Ewan Ashman had Scotland well ahead, while defensively they managed to keep out the visitors, who missed two penalties from the tee.

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When dinosaurs reigned, the small creatures evolving into mammals survived by becoming nocturnal, keeping out of sight.

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The House -- which Johnson has kept out of session throughout the standoff -- would be called back this week, he said.

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