keep out
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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But one of Fraga’s colleague says she was kept out of the loop.
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Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
And for four days, we were kept out of the investigation.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The play highlighted the value of Hoerner, who had exited Friday’s win early with neck tightness, was kept out of Saturday’s win and returned to the lineup on Sunday.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
This will keep out nosy children and pets.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
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Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
And for four days, we were kept out of the investigation.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The play highlighted the value of Hoerner, who had exited Friday’s win early with neck tightness, was kept out of Saturday’s win and returned to the lineup on Sunday.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
This will keep out nosy children and pets.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Keep out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20out. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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