keep out — to prevent someone or something from entering a place
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to prevent someone or something from entering a place
Pronunciation (IPA): /kiːp aʊt/
Korean meaning: 들어오지 못하게 하다, 막다
Korean pronunciation: **킵** 아웃
Example Sentences
- The vampire put up garlic to keep out unwanted visitors... like pizza delivery guys.
- This fence will keep out rabbits from eating our vegetables.
- My mom told me to keep out of the kitchen while she was cooking... but the cookies smelled too good!
keep out
VERB//kiːp aʊt//
to prevent someone or something from entering a place
to prevent someone or something from entering a place
Keep out from danger's route, despite the hiker's shout!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'cēpan' (to keep, guard, observe) and 'ūt' (out). Both words have Germanic roots tracing back to Proto-Germanic.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The vampire put up garlic to keep out unwanted visitors... like pizza delivery guys.”
“This fence will keep out rabbits from eating our vegetables.”
“My mom told me to keep out of the kitchen while she was cooking... but the cookies smelled too good!”
“Please keep out of this discussion; it's between me and my sister.”
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