to keep away
Present Participle
keeping away
Past Tense
kept away
Past Participle
kept away
1
to prevent somebody or something from accessing a particular place or area
- The fence is meant to keep intruders away from the property.
- They placed barriers to keep the public away from the construction site.
- The police set up roadblocks to keep protesters away from the government building.
- She used a leash to keep her dog away from the neighbor's garden.
- The security guards were tasked with keeping unauthorized personnel away.
2
to maintain a distance from someone or something, usually for safety reasons
- She warned her children to keep away from the busy road.
- Please keep away from the construction site; it's not safe.
- It's a wild animal, so it's best to keep away and not approach it.
- The sign says, "Keep away from the edge of the cliff."
- He kept away from the dangerous area during the storm.