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to keep out of
/kˈiːp ˌaʊɾəv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
/kˈiːp ˌaʊtəv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
to keep out of
[phrase form: keep]
01
to prevent someone from getting involved in a particular situation, matter, etc.
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
action verb
regular
separable
particle
out of
base verb
keep
present tense
keep out of
3rd person singular
keeps out of
present participle
keeping out of
past simple
kept out of
past participle
kept out of
Examples
Parents often try to keep their children out of trouble.
02
to not get involved in a particular situation, matter, etc.
Examples
I'd advise you to keep out of this argument; it's not worth getting involved.
03
to avoid contact with a specific thing
Examples
He kept out of the rain by taking shelter under the awning.
04
to prevent someone or something from coming into contact with a specific thing
Examples
Parents were reminded to keep their children's toys out of the rain to avoid damage.
05
to stop someone or something from entering a particular place, often by setting boundaries
Examples
The " No Entry " sign was meant to keep people out of the construction site for their safety.
06
to stay away from a particular area, place, etc.
Examples
For safety reasons, spectators kept out of the field during the intense sports match.
