Phrasal Verb - keeping off

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Definition

1. Preventing someone or something from coming into contact or reaching a particular place, usually by maintaining a distance or providing a barrier.
2. Preventing an event or situation from happening by taking action or making an effort.

Examples

No.	Example
1	She kept the children off the grass to prevent them from getting muddy.
2	The security guard kept intruders off the property by patrolling the perimeter.
3	He kept his emotions off during the interview to appear calm and collected.
4	The sunscreen keeps the sun's rays off your skin to prevent sunburn.
5	The teacher kept the class quiet to keep the distractions off during the test.
6	She kept the car off the road after an accident to prevent further damage.
7	He kept negative thoughts off his mind to focus on the positive.
8	The police kept rioters off the streets during the protests.
9	They kept their distance from each other to keep tensions off.
10	The team kept their opponents off the scoreboard to win the game.