keep from
phrasal verb
kept from; keeping from; keeps from
1
: to not do or experience (something)
She found it hard to keep from laughing.
It's difficult to keep from feeling worried about this situation.
It was hard to keep from confusing the twins.
2
: to prevent or stop (someone or something) from doing or experiencing (something)
She's been trying to keep herself from eating too much candy.
An umbrella will keep you from getting wet.
I don't want to keep you from (doing) your work.
3
: to not tell (something) to (someone)
What information are you keeping from me?
They think the government is keeping the truth from us.
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The girl was also taken out of school and kept from communicating with others while in captivity, authorities say.
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Liam Quinn, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Next, carefully place the silver items into the container, using tongs if needed to keep from scalding yourself.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
Below, Hodge talks with THR about working with Boswell and the significance of showing grief onscreen, his priorities as both series lead and executive producer of Cross, and the script secrets Watkins kept from him.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
Whereas in France, Le Pen was kept from victory in June-July parliamentary elections by an intricate network of tactical voting between erstwhile rivals.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 13 Oct. 2024
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Liam Quinn, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Next, carefully place the silver items into the container, using tongs if needed to keep from scalding yourself.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
Below, Hodge talks with THR about working with Boswell and the significance of showing grief onscreen, his priorities as both series lead and executive producer of Cross, and the script secrets Watkins kept from him.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
Whereas in France, Le Pen was kept from victory in June-July parliamentary elections by an intricate network of tactical voting between erstwhile rivals.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 13 Oct. 2024
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“Keep from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20from. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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