keep out
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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In the parking lot, Schenk offered us walking sticks for our hike, then led us through a gate in a chain-link fence meant to keep out wild pigs.
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Consider installing gutter guards to keep out twigs, leaves and critters.
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The income restrictions keep out Wall Street types, and the flip tax is meant to weed out speculators and investment buyers.
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Ever since, the former prince has been keeping out of the public eye.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
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Julie Orringer, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Consider installing gutter guards to keep out twigs, leaves and critters.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
The income restrictions keep out Wall Street types, and the flip tax is meant to weed out speculators and investment buyers.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 3 June 2026
Ever since, the former prince has been keeping out of the public eye.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 2 June 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 16 Jun. 2026.
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