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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Horton, the country’s largest home builder, faces litigation involving thousands of Louisiana homeowners who say shoddy building practices failed to keep out moisture, leading to widespread mold growth in their homes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 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
In an incident-packed game, Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir produced a magnificent save to keep out Messi's penalty before the Pharaohs thought they had scored another only for it to be disallowed.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Other neighbors like Carleton want the interlopers to keep out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
I shivered as I passed, drawing my coat tighter around myself to keep out the rain and the cold.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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