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Phrasal Verb - keeping out

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Raymundo CH

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Definition

  1. Preventing someone or something from entering or continuing in a place or situation.
  2. Preventing an unwanted situation or experience from happening.

Examples

No.Example
1The bouncer kept out the rowdy crowd from entering the club.
2John kept out the cold by wearing a thick coat.
3Mary kept out the noise by using earplugs.
4The police kept out the rioters from the city center.
5Sarah kept out the rain by staying under the umbrella.
6The teacher kept out disruptive students from the class.
7Tom kept out the competition by setting a high price for his goods.
8The firewall keeps out viruses and malware from your computer.
9The fence keeps out stray animals from the garden.
10The sunscreen keeps out harmful UV rays from your skin.