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.

Examples of keep out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Billy Williams of the Chicago Cubs asked to be kept out of the lineup, ending his National League record of 1,117 consecutive games played. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Installing or repairing window and door screens to keep out mosquitoes. — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2026

In May, Judge Darren Steele ruled that the golfer’s drug history would be included in the trial, per court records, despite arguments from Woods’ attorney claiming that they should be kept out, in part for privacy. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

One of them, James Trafford, made an excellent stop to keep out an Igor Jesus header. — Stuart James, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for keep out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout