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.
Examples of keep out in a Sentence
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In Washoe County, federal funds are being used or sought to add electric-vehicle charging stations and to shore up window insulation to keep out hot air.
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Dionne Searcey, New York Times, 25 May 2024
Another kitchen staple, this Dutch oven comes in 10 bold colors that are gorgeous enough to keep out on the stove every day.
—Amber C. Snider, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
Sriram considered changing the locks to keep out Jarzabek and the Airbnb guests altogether, but that would’ve been a violation of the lease, opening her up to damages.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
Pearl Seaton taught us all about how the dreamcatchers help bring in the good dreams and keep out the bad.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 23 May 2024
These include hand-picking insects off plants, fencing to keep out critters, and neem oil applications.
—Johanna Silver, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2024
Denizens of the encampment there erected barriers to keep out anyone not in agreement with their cause.
—Thomas D. Elias, Orange County Register, 21 May 2024
The warning noted that the chip was for adult consumption only, and should be kept out of the reach of children.
—Steve Leblanc, Fortune, 16 May 2024
There is already discussion that this is not a legitimate Triple Crown, especially if two of the races are at the same distance and some of the best horses were kept out of the Kentucky Derby because of Churchill Down’s ban on trainer Bob Baffert.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2024
Dionne Searcey, New York Times, 25 May 2024
Another kitchen staple, this Dutch oven comes in 10 bold colors that are gorgeous enough to keep out on the stove every day.
—Amber C. Snider, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
Sriram considered changing the locks to keep out Jarzabek and the Airbnb guests altogether, but that would’ve been a violation of the lease, opening her up to damages.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
Pearl Seaton taught us all about how the dreamcatchers help bring in the good dreams and keep out the bad.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 23 May 2024
These include hand-picking insects off plants, fencing to keep out critters, and neem oil applications.
—Johanna Silver, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2024
Denizens of the encampment there erected barriers to keep out anyone not in agreement with their cause.
—Thomas D. Elias, Orange County Register, 21 May 2024
The warning noted that the chip was for adult consumption only, and should be kept out of the reach of children.
—Steve Leblanc, Fortune, 16 May 2024
There is already discussion that this is not a legitimate Triple Crown, especially if two of the races are at the same distance and some of the best horses were kept out of the Kentucky Derby because of Churchill Down’s ban on trainer Bob Baffert.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2024
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“Keep out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20out. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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