Definition of keep out of
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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“Keep out of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20out%20of. Accessed 28 Feb. 2021.
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