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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Jordan Pickford made a sharp stop with his feet to keep out a low Jackson shot that would have beaten other Premier League goalkeepers during Chelsea’s goalless draw with Everton at Goodison Park last month.
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Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Even its air-conditioning system can pressurize the buildings to keep out smoke and ash that could damage the art.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Seal Tight Make sure your bottle cap is tightly sealed to prevent oxygen exposure and keep out dust and other particles.
—Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025
Since then, the authorities have closed off the town and kept out those who live here.
—Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Even its air-conditioning system can pressurize the buildings to keep out smoke and ash that could damage the art.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Seal Tight Make sure your bottle cap is tightly sealed to prevent oxygen exposure and keep out dust and other particles.
—Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025
Since then, the authorities have closed off the town and kept out those who live here.
—Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Keep out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20out. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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