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

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Stuff bags to maintain their shape, keep clothing in garment bags, and use muslin bags and lavender sprays to keep out moths that eat natural fabrics like silk, wool and fur, said Liana Satenstein, host of eBay’s Endless Runway secondhand fashion show. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025 That’s an important message to keep out there. Giana Levy, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025 Old Electronics Electronics are best kept out of the basement altogether. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025 That means sellers like Robinson and Patrick Burtch, co-owner of Square Cat Vinyl in Fountain Square, are kept out of the loop until the last possible moment to maintain the mystery. Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for keep out

Cite this Entry

“Keep out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20out. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!