Keep Out

Pronunciation: /kip aʊt/

Definitions of keep out

verb to prevent someone or something from entering or accessing a particular place or area

Example Sentences

A1 Please keep out of the kitchen while I'm cooking.

A2 The sign clearly says 'keep out' so we shouldn't go in there.

B1 The security guard told us to keep out of the restricted area.

B2 The police put up barricades to keep out the protesters.

C1 The company implemented strict security measures to keep out unauthorized personnel.

C2 The government erected a fence to keep out illegal immigrants.

Examples of keep out in a Sentence

formal Please remember to keep out of the restricted area.

informal Hey, make sure you keep out of that room, it's off limits.

slang Dude, you better keep out of there if you know what's good for you.

figurative It's important to keep out of other people's business to avoid unnecessary drama.

Grammatical Forms of keep out

• past tense: kept
• plural: keep out
• comparative: more keep out
• superlative: most keep out
• present tense: keep out
• future tense: will keep out
• perfect tense: have kept out
• continuous tense: keeping out
• singular: keeps out
• positive degree: keep out
• infinitive: to keep out
• gerund: keeping out
• participle: kept out

Origin and Evolution of keep out

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'keep out' originated from Old English, with the word 'keep' meaning to hold or retain, and 'out' indicating a direction away from something.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'keep out' has evolved to become a common warning or command to prevent entry into a particular area or space. It is now widely used in various contexts to indicate restriction or exclusion.