Keep out
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Definition
To stay outside / not enter
Example sentence
The sign said "Keep Out" in bright red letters.
Real video usage
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: keep out (of + place)
keep out of the kitchen
keep out! (sign/command)
keep out of trouble
keep out of the sun
keep out of reach
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
She keeps the dog out of the kitchen during meals. ✅ (Correct — often separated with an object)
She keeps out the dog from the kitchen during meals. ❌ (Incorrect)