keep out

phrasal verb

kept out; keeping out; keeps out

: to not enter a place

The sign on the door said "Keep out!"

: to stop or prevent (someone or something) from entering a place

The curtains help keep out the drafts.

Examples of keep out in a Sentence

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Walman was kept out of the lineup for the Sharks’ game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Nov. 5 for violating team policy by not coming in to get treatment for his injury on an off-day. —

Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024 The bells and whistles on this jacket include three-point tensioning in the helmet-compatible hood and another drawstring at the waist to help keep out drafts, as well as thumb loops at the wrists. —

Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024 Yes, but: Black Americans and Mexican Americans were kept out of high-paying jobs and couldn't move to new suburbs because of racial segregation. —

Russell Contreras, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024 The pros have spoken on what items to keep out of your sleep space. —

Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for keep out