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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Representatives for Harrison have previously said the new fence was necessary to keep the property’s bison from escaping and to keep out trespassers who do not have legal rights to access the ranch.
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Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2025
But Sels simply refused to allow Liverpool to turn one point into three, making huge saves to keep out Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo and Jota (twice), while Ola Aina cleared off the line when Salah did beat Sels.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
These efforts included irrigating the grounds and sealing the building to keep out smoke.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
Skin Barrier Damage One of the skin's primary duties is to keep out harmful microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 9 Jan. 2025
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Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2025
But Sels simply refused to allow Liverpool to turn one point into three, making huge saves to keep out Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo and Jota (twice), while Ola Aina cleared off the line when Salah did beat Sels.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
These efforts included irrigating the grounds and sealing the building to keep out smoke.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
Skin Barrier Damage One of the skin's primary duties is to keep out harmful microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Keep out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20out. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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