keep away

tenere lontano, allontanare

Impedire che qualcuno o qualcosa si avvicini a una persona, un luogo o una cosa.

In inglese semplice: To stop someone or something from getting near a person, place, or thing.

• This spray keeps mosquitoes away.
• We kept the dog away from the baby.
• Can that fence keep wild animals away from the garden?

Come si usa: keep someone/something away from someone/something (Keep children away from these cleaning products.)

Sinonimi: keep at bay, ward off, repel

Contrari: attract

Espressioni comuni: keep someone away, keep something away, keep away insects

stare lontano, tenersi lontano

Evitare di avvicinarsi a una persona o a un luogo.

In inglese semplice: To avoid going near a person or place.

• Keep away from the fire.
• I kept away from him because he was angry.
• The children are keeping away from the deep water.

Come si usa: keep away from someone/something (Keep away from the edge of the cliff.)

Sinonimi: stay away, avoid

Contrari: approach

Espressioni comuni: keep away from someone, keep away from something, keep away from fire