keep out
phrasal verb
kept out; keeping out; keeps out
1
: to not enter a place
The sign on the door said "Keep out!"
2
: to stop or prevent (someone or something) from entering a place
The curtains help keep out the drafts.
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Forest carved out chances of their own — former Forest goalkeeper Karl Darlow made impressive saves to keep out Nico Dominguez, Igor Jesus, Morgan Gibbs-White, and, towards the end, Ibrahim Sangare.
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Paul Taylor, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Cleaning Supplies Experts agree that cleaning supplies should definitely be kept out of the kitchen.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
Because extreme heat can wear plastic down very quickly, our experts generally agree that plastic containers should be kept out of the dishwasher and the microwave.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
With windows closed to keep out cold air, that moisture lingers on tile, grout, mirrors, and ceilings, increasing the risk of mildew and mold.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
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Paul Taylor, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Cleaning Supplies Experts agree that cleaning supplies should definitely be kept out of the kitchen.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
Because extreme heat can wear plastic down very quickly, our experts generally agree that plastic containers should be kept out of the dishwasher and the microwave.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
With windows closed to keep out cold air, that moisture lingers on tile, grout, mirrors, and ceilings, increasing the risk of mildew and mold.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for keep out
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“Keep out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20out. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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