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

It’s mostly kept out of view, although legal troubles and media cycles sometimes surface details. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026

The allicin in garlic also supports the intestinal barrier, or the gut lining that lets in nutrients while keeping out harmful compounds. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 12 Sep. 2026

But light-sensitive sleepers need not worry—an interior curtain can be drawn to keep out the sunshine and maintain privacy. — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026

Billy Williams of the Chicago Cubs asked to be kept out of the lineup, ending his National League record of 1,117 consecutive games played. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for keep out

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