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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Pilots and their drones must be registered with the FAA − and drones must be kept out of restricted airspace around airports and other sensitive locations.
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John Bacon, The Courier-Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
Although his number had never been worn by another player since his retirement and had been unofficially kept out of circulation, the Dodgers officially retired his No. 34 jersey during a during a pregame ceremony at Dodger Stadium in August 2023.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024
During my visit, its tall windows were blocked by heavy gold curtains, which were carefully pinned shut to keep out the light.
—Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
The jacket is made from a lightweight polyester material, features two front pockets to store your belongings, and a drawcord hood to keep out wind and rain.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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John Bacon, The Courier-Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
Although his number had never been worn by another player since his retirement and had been unofficially kept out of circulation, the Dodgers officially retired his No. 34 jersey during a during a pregame ceremony at Dodger Stadium in August 2023.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024
During my visit, its tall windows were blocked by heavy gold curtains, which were carefully pinned shut to keep out the light.
—Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
The jacket is made from a lightweight polyester material, features two front pockets to store your belongings, and a drawcord hood to keep out wind and rain.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Keep out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20out. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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