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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When Giorgi Mamardashvili kept out Erling Haaland’s penalty early on, Ibrahima Konate was the most relieved man inside the Etihad after his glaring error led to it being awarded after a VAR check.
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James Pearce, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Its mid-calf-skimming length is great for those who prefer more coverage, and its wool-blend fabric works well at keeping out the cold and wind, per a second user.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Meg White, who has kept out of the spotlight since the group’s last performance in 2009, was not in attendance but Jack White passed along the drummer’s love and gratitude to the audience.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
The nubuck outers are weatherproof, keeping out wind, rain, and snow, while the incredibly soft vegan shearling interior provides valuable insulation from the elements throughout the entirety of the shoes.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
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James Pearce, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Its mid-calf-skimming length is great for those who prefer more coverage, and its wool-blend fabric works well at keeping out the cold and wind, per a second user.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Meg White, who has kept out of the spotlight since the group’s last performance in 2009, was not in attendance but Jack White passed along the drummer’s love and gratitude to the audience.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
The nubuck outers are weatherproof, keeping out wind, rain, and snow, while the incredibly soft vegan shearling interior provides valuable insulation from the elements throughout the entirety of the shoes.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for keep out
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“Keep out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20out. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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