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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Another effect of such a curtain is to keep out other people.
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James Marcus, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Since water damage is a major issue, make sure every zipper or other closure can completely close to keep out any moisture.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
The Dads’ Club assembled the shed and built covers to place over the beds to keep out any critters.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
This is also apparently not the first time Hotel Laguna has received a warning for violating property laws to keep out public visitors.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 19 May 2025
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James Marcus, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Since water damage is a major issue, make sure every zipper or other closure can completely close to keep out any moisture.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
The Dads’ Club assembled the shed and built covers to place over the beds to keep out any critters.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
This is also apparently not the first time Hotel Laguna has received a warning for violating property laws to keep out public visitors.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 19 May 2025
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 15 Jun. 2025.
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