to keep out of
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/kˈiːp ˌaʊɾəv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
British pronunciation
/kˈiːp ˌaʊtəv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

Definition & Meaning of "keep out of"

to keep out of
[phrase form: keep]
01

to prevent someone from getting involved in a particular situation, matter, etc.

to keep out of definition and meaning
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Parents often try to keep their children out of trouble.
The teacher aims to keep her students out of conflicts during school.
02

to not get involved in a particular situation, matter, etc.

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I'd advise you to keep out of this argument; it's not worth getting involved.
He decided to keep out of the stock market due to its volatility.
03

to avoid contact with a specific thing

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He kept out of the rain by taking shelter under the awning.
To avoid catching a cold, she kept out of the chilly night air.
04

to prevent someone or something from coming into contact with a specific thing

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Parents were reminded to keep their children's toys out of the rain to avoid damage.
The pet owner was advised to keep the dog out of the extreme heat to prevent heat-related issues.
05

to stop someone or something from entering a particular place, often by setting boundaries

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The " No Entry " sign was meant to keep people out of the construction site for their safety.
To protect the wildlife, the nature reserve had fences and signs to keep visitors out of restricted areas.
06

to stay away from a particular area, place, etc.

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For safety reasons, spectators kept out of the field during the intense sports match.
To avoid disturbing the nesting birds, hikers kept out of the restricted nesting zones.
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