keep out of
1 of 1verb/ˈkip ˈaʊt ʌv/
Forms:keeping out of,kept out of,kept out of
1
to prevent someone from getting involved in a particular situation, matter, etc.
- Parents often try to keep their children out of trouble.
- The teacher aims to keep her students out of conflicts during school.
- She's trying to keep her brother out of the stressful project at work.
- The parents kept their daughter out of the political discussions.
- He kept his friend out of financial troubles by offering advice.
2
to not get involved in a particular situation, matter, etc.
- 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.
- The teacher advised the students to keep out of trouble during the field trip.
- They advised him to keep out of the risky investment opportunity.
- He decided to keep out of the argument to maintain peace.
3
to avoid contact with a specific thing
- 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.
- The cat kept out of the wind by finding refuge behind a stack of firewood.
- To protect her sensitive skin, she kept out of the harsh sunlight during peak hours.
- He kept out of the sun to prevent the risk of heatstroke.
4
to prevent someone or something from coming into contact with a specific thing
- 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.
- The librarian asked patrons to keep borrowed books out of damp or humid environments.
- Please keep the delicate artwork out of direct sunlight to preserve its colors.
- The doctor recommended that the patient keep out of direct sunlight to minimize the impact of the skin condition.
5
to stop someone or something from entering a particular place, often by setting boundaries
- 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.
- The security guard was instructed to keep unauthorized personnel out of the restricted facility.
6
to stay away from a particular area, place, etc.
- 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.