keep out

verb

1. to remain or cause to remain outside
2. keep out of
   1. to remain or cause to remain unexposed to

      keep out of the sun

   2. to avoid or cause to avoid

      the boss is in an angry mood, so keep out of her way

Example Sentences

The clay also kept out insects and other creatures that might have helped break the log down.

From NewsForKids.net

Wiles has reportedly already been kept out of the loop on key personnel picks.

From Salon

The names of full-fledged undercover officers — who work deep-cover operations with outlaw biker gangs, terrorist groups or drug cartels — are kept out of department records and are known to only a handful of superiors.

From Los Angeles Times

It was the first time that combination has been kept out of the end zone in more than two years.

From Los Angeles Times

“That is a way of keeping out the diversity of Los Angeles and keeping it a well-kept secret.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• deny
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• preclude
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• restrain
• rule out
• segregate
• stop
• suspend