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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He made seven crucial saves to keep out European champions Spain in Cape Verde's World Cup debut - and also set some records himself.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
She uses a shared toilet and shower, and has taped a foam board across the bottom of her doorway to keep out rats and cockroaches.
From Barron's ● May 28, 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
The proposal would also eliminate six seats for nonlawyers, though it purports to keep out “former bar insiders,” and it would make the process less transparent.
From Slate ● Apr. 10, 2026
“And keep out of our way, Thief Lord!”
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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