keep out

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To refrain from entering a place or condition.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tránh vào một nơi hoặc tình trạng

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

After being warned, he kept out.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To restrain someone or something from entering a place or condition.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ngăn chặn ai đó hoặc thứ gì vào một nơi hoặc tình trạng

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To dress up.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trang điểm

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “keep out” mean?

To refrain from entering a place or condition.

Is “keep out” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.