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to keep off
[phrase form: keep]
01
buiten houden, vermijden binnen te gaan
to avoid entering or walking onto a specific area or surface
Example
Please keep off the construction site for your safety.
They asked us to keep off the fragile coral reefs while snorkeling.
02
afblijven van, onthouden van
to refrain from consuming or or indulging in something, often for health or lifestyle reasons
Example
I kept off sugary snacks during my weight loss journey.
She 's determined to keep off smoking for her health.
He decided to keep off alcohol to improve his overall well-being.
03
afhouden, verhinderen om dichtbij te komen
to prevent someone or something from touching, coming close, or interacting with somebody or something else
Example
You should keep off your hands from the hot stove to avoid burns.
She uses repellent to keep off mosquitoes while camping.
04
verblijven uit de buurt, niet vallen
(of rain, snow, etc.) to not fall or affect a specific area
Example
The forecast says the rain will keep off, so the outdoor event should be fine.
If the snow keeps off, we can go for a hike in the mountains tomorrow.
They were lucky that the storm clouds kept off during their beach vacation.
05
het vermijden van discussie, niet vermelden
to avoid discussing or mentioning a particular topic
Example
Please keep off any sensitive topics when speaking with the clients.
We agreed to keep off work-related discussions during our weekend getaway.
They decided to keep off controversial issues to maintain a peaceful family gathering.
Voorbeeld
Please keep off the construction site for your safety.
They asked us to keep off the fragile coral reefs while snorkeling.
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