keep out

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

Recent Examples on the Web

In May, Judge Darren Steele ruled that the golfer’s drug history would be included in the trial, per court records, despite arguments from Woods’ attorney claiming that they should be kept out, in part for privacy. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

One of them, James Trafford, made an excellent stop to keep out an Igor Jesus header. — Stuart James, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

That left Anthony unsure whether testifying would allow prosecutors to introduce character evidence the agreement was meant to keep out. — Greg Wehner , Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2026

These crocks and trays can be kept out on the counter for easy access while finishing off a sizzling steak in the skillet or stored in the fridge for firmer sticks. — Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 18 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for keep out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout