keep off
Third Person
keeps off
Present Participle
keeping off
Past Tense
kept off
Past Participle
kept off
1
to avoid entering or walking onto a specific area or surface
- Please keep off the construction site for your safety.
- They asked us to keep off the fragile coral reefs while snorkeling.
- Keep off the ice on the pond; it might not be safe yet.
- He was warned to keep off the fragile area of the sculpture.
- You should keep off the wet floor to avoid slipping.
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2
to refrain from consuming or or indulging in something, often for health or lifestyle reasons
- I kept off sugary snacks during my weight loss journey.
- He decided to keep off alcohol to improve his overall well-being.
- She's determined to keep off smoking for her health.
- They made a pact to keep off fast food to maintain a balanced diet.
- I need to keep off caffeine after dinner to sleep better at night.
Synonyms:
3
to prevent someone or something from touching, coming close, or interacting with somebody or something else
- She uses repellent to keep off mosquitoes while camping.
- Please keep your dog on a leash to keep it off other people in the park.
- You should keep off your hands from the hot stove to avoid burns.
- The scarecrow in the field is meant to keep birds off and protect the crops.
- Keep your feet off the furniture; we just had it cleaned.
4
(of rain, snow, etc.) to not fall or affect a specific area
- The forecast says the rain will keep off, so the outdoor event should be fine.
- If the snow keeps off, we can go for a hike in the mountains tomorrow.
- They were lucky that the storm clouds kept off during their beach vacation.
- The weather looks promising; let's hope the hail keeps off during the outdoor concert.
- As long as the fog keeps off, we'll have clear visibility on our drive.
5
to avoid discussing or mentioning a particular topic
- It's best to keep off personal matters during the business meeting.
- They decided to keep off controversial issues to maintain a peaceful family gathering.
- Please keep off any sensitive topics when speaking with the clients.
- We agreed to keep off work-related discussions during our weekend getaway.
- He tends to keep off discussing his past experiences.