keep from

phrasal verb

kept from; keeping from; keeps from

: to not do or experience (something)

She found it hard to keep from laughing.

It's difficult to keep from feeling worried about this situation.

It was hard to keep from confusing the twins.

: to prevent or stop (someone or something) from doing or experiencing (something)

She's been trying to keep herself from eating too much candy.

An umbrella will keep you from getting wet.

I don't want to keep you from (doing) your work.

: to not tell (something) to (someone)

What information are you keeping from me?

They think the government is keeping the truth from us.

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This heated brush is made to make quick heat styling easy, with a set temperature of 355°F to keep from damaging hair. —

Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Jurors will be sequestered and kept from using cellphones or watching the news, CBS Chicago reported. —

Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024 Republicans in several swing states, including Adams, refused to certify results earlier this year and some have sued to keep from being forced to sign off on election results. —

Ani Freedman, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024 To keep from overwatering your tree, stick a finger into the soil in the pot, and if the top inch of soil is dry, give the lemon tree a drink. —

Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for keep from