keep out of

idiom

1
: to not enter (a place)
We were told to keep out of his office.
Please keep out of the way.
2
: to stop or prevent (someone or something) from entering (a place)
Keep the cat out of the bedroom.
3
: to not become involved in (something)
This argument doesn't involve you, so you should just keep out of it.

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The higher rates will keep out of the market people who have the ability to wait for more favorable terms, said Joseph Yoon, Edmunds’ consumer insights analyst. Cora Lewis, Fortune, 3 May 2023 The main disruptor for the Aggies is difficult to keep out of the backfield. Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2022 People are advised to keep out of the water and avoid going out on steep beaches, jetties and rocks. Jessica Flores, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Oct. 2022 The National Archives has turned over to the House select committee investigating the assault on the Capitol last Jan. 6 a large batch of documents that former President Donald J. Trump had sought to keep out of the panel’s hands, citing executive privilege. New York Times, 24 Jan. 2022 See All Example Sentences for keep out of

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“Keep out of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20out%20of. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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