Pronunciation: /kip ɔf/
verb to refrain from entering or touching something
A1 Please keep off the grass.
A2 The sign clearly says to keep off the private property.
B1 It's important to keep off the road when walking in the countryside.
B2 The security guard told us to keep off the restricted area.
C1 The government has issued a warning to keep off the contaminated area.
C2 Despite the warnings, some people still refuse to keep off the dangerous cliffs.
adverb used to indicate a command or request to stay away from something
A1 Keep off the grass.
A2 Please keep off the wet paint.
B1 It's important to keep off the private property.
B2 The sign clearly says to keep off the rocks.
C1 The authorities have warned people to keep off the dangerous cliffs.
C2 Despite the warnings, some people still refuse to keep off the restricted area.
formal Please remember to keep off the grass in the park.
informal Hey, can you keep off my side of the bed?
slang Dude, keep off my case about that party.
figurative It's important to keep off the topic of politics during family gatherings to avoid arguments.
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