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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At one point, the Irish tried to join the Big Ten, but were kept out, in part, due to anti-Catholic prejudice.
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Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Here are the top items an expert says ou should keep out from under your bed at all costs.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
Chooka Waterproof Chelsea Rain Boots The popular rain boots are made from high-quality rubber and have an airtight seal that keeps out drafts and moisture.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
While Sachsen-class AAW frigates have carried the burden of air defense, the F125s were largely kept out of high-threat zones because of their limited missile range.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
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Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Here are the top items an expert says ou should keep out from under your bed at all costs.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
Chooka Waterproof Chelsea Rain Boots The popular rain boots are made from high-quality rubber and have an airtight seal that keeps out drafts and moisture.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
While Sachsen-class AAW frigates have carried the burden of air defense, the F125s were largely kept out of high-threat zones because of their limited missile range.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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