keep out
phrasal verb
kept out; keeping out; keeps out
1
: to not enter a place
The sign on the door said "Keep out!"
2
: to stop or prevent (someone or something) from entering a place
The curtains help keep out the drafts.
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The Forest goalkeeper had almost kept out Isak’s penalty, which had made it 3-1.
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Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Outside, a stern bouncer scrutinized each person’s driver’s license to keep out underage drinkers like this 20-year-old.
—Kaja Andric, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
The hood is removable and adjustable, the cuffs have an elastic finish to help keep out the wind, and the zippered hand pockets are well placed and generously sized for keys, snacks, phone, and wallet.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
Hegseth has called for women to be kept out of combat roles.
—Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
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Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Outside, a stern bouncer scrutinized each person’s driver’s license to keep out underage drinkers like this 20-year-old.
—Kaja Andric, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
The hood is removable and adjustable, the cuffs have an elastic finish to help keep out the wind, and the zippered hand pockets are well placed and generously sized for keys, snacks, phone, and wallet.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
Hegseth has called for women to be kept out of combat roles.
—Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for keep out
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“Keep out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20out. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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