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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Carter received more reps with the first-team defense Sunday, as Burns was kept out of team drills.
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Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
The 26 rooms here, dominated by damask velvet textiles, have big radiators and thick curtains to keep out the chill.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 1 Aug. 2025
Not coincidentally, this happened alongside a plan to keep out what the town doesn’t want.
—Hugh Bailey, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2025
Beyond safety, covers keep out contaminants like leaves, twigs and bugs that compromise water quality and clog filters, saving you time on maintenance, reducing chemical use and preserving your pool.
—Jené Luciani Sena
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Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
The 26 rooms here, dominated by damask velvet textiles, have big radiators and thick curtains to keep out the chill.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 1 Aug. 2025
Not coincidentally, this happened alongside a plan to keep out what the town doesn’t want.
—Hugh Bailey, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2025
Beyond safety, covers keep out contaminants like leaves, twigs and bugs that compromise water quality and clog filters, saving you time on maintenance, reducing chemical use and preserving your pool.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 26 July 2025
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“Keep out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20out. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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