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to keep away
[phrase form: keep]
01
to prevent somebody or something from accessing a particular place or area
02
to maintain a distance from someone or something, usually for safety reasons
Keep away
01
a game where one player or a team tries to keep possession of an object, such as a ball, while other players or teams attempt to take it away
Example
He kept away from the dangerous area during the storm.
The safety regulations required that all combustible materials be kept away from electrical equipment.
She learned the hard way that suede shoes should be kept away from water, as the material stains easily.
