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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Less than a millimeter thick, the material absorbs up to 97 percent of sound, particularly the low frequencies that engineers want to keep out of the cockpit.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
On top of this, a TriTex filtration system makes sure the motor is kept out of harms way to ensure a long lifespan.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
He was kept out of school for his safety.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
Soft bedding should be kept out of the baby’s sleep area, including blankets, pillows, bumper pads and soft toys.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
On top of this, a TriTex filtration system makes sure the motor is kept out of harms way to ensure a long lifespan.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
He was kept out of school for his safety.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
Soft bedding should be kept out of the baby’s sleep area, including blankets, pillows, bumper pads and soft toys.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Keep out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20out. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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