keep out
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌkiːp ˈaʊt/
keep out means: To stay outside a place or avoid getting involved in a situation.
verb
To stay outside a place or avoid getting involved in a situation.
- The sign says keep out.
- We kept out of the garden while the grass grew.
- Can you keep out of trouble for one afternoon?
To stop someone or something entering a place or becoming involved in a situation.
- This net keeps out flies.
- They kept reporters out of the meeting.
- Will these boots keep the water out?
To put on fine or special clothes.
- She kept out in her finest gown.
- They kept out smartly for the celebration.
- He kept out in a fine coat and hat.
Questions about keep out
What does keep out mean?
To stay outside a place or avoid getting involved in a situation.
What is keep out in other languages?
Türkçe: dışarıda kalmak · Español: mantenerse fuera · Français: rester dehors · Deutsch: draußen bleiben · Italiano: restare fuori · 日本語: 立ち入らない
How do you pronounce keep out?
It is pronounced /ˌkiːp ˈaʊt/.
How do you use keep out in a sentence?
The sign says keep out. We kept out of the garden while the grass grew.
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