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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Unlike her other siblings, Courtney kept out of the spotlight and never pursued a career in politics.
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Elle Meier, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Others question whether the Cuban government can truly be kept out of the process.
—CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
But it was kept out of a top position by the huge resurgence of Bad Bunny’s catalog following his Super Bowl halftime appearance, among other factors.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
According to The Athletic, a petition was launched by parents of prospective students and Chinese Americans calling for her to be kept out of the university.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
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Elle Meier, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Others question whether the Cuban government can truly be kept out of the process.
—CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
But it was kept out of a top position by the huge resurgence of Bad Bunny’s catalog following his Super Bowl halftime appearance, among other factors.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
According to The Athletic, a petition was launched by parents of prospective students and Chinese Americans calling for her to be kept out of the university.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
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 4 Mar. 2026.
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