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Phrasal Verb - heading off

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To leave a place, usually suddenly or unexpectedly.
  2. To prevent something from happening by removing it or oneself before it occurs.
  3. To start a journey, especially a long one.

Examples​

No.Example
1He had to head off to the airport early in the morning.
2I'll head off to the store and get some milk.
3The manager asked John to head off home after the incident.
4The refugees were forced to head off on foot with only the clothes on their backs.
5They decided to head off on a road trip across the country.
6I need to head off now, but I'll call you later.
7The teacher headed off the students who arrived late to the exam room.
8The storm was approaching, so we had to head off the coast.
9The police asked us to head off the interstate and follow them to the station.
10He headed off the conversation before it turned argumentative.

Phrasal Verb - preventing or hindering

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Keep from is a phrasal verb that means to prevent or hinder someone or something from doing something. It is often used to express the idea of stopping an action or preventing a situation from happening. This phrasal verb can be used both transitively and intransitively.

Examples​

No.Example
1She kept her siblings from fighting by distracting them with a game.
2We kept the ball from going out of bounds by catching it before it reached the line.
3He kept himself from getting wet by standing under the awning.
4She kept her emotions from showing during the interview.
5They kept the noise from disturbing the neighbors by turning down the music.
6He was determined to keep his promises from being broken.
7She kept the secret from her friends by not telling them.
8They kept the children from getting bored by planning various activities.
9He kept the rain from getting in by closing the windows.
10She kept the dog from barking by giving it a treat

Phrasal Verb - keeping off

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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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
1She kept the children off the grass to prevent them from getting muddy.
2The security guard kept intruders off the property by patrolling the perimeter.
3He kept his emotions off during the interview to appear calm and collected.
4The sunscreen keeps the sun's rays off your skin to prevent sunburn.
5The teacher kept the class quiet to keep the distractions off during the test.
6She kept the car off the road after an accident to prevent further damage.
7He kept negative thoughts off his mind to focus on the positive.
8The police kept rioters off the streets during the protests.
9They kept their distance from each other to keep tensions off.
10The team kept their opponents off the scoreboard to win the game.

Phrasal Verb - keeping out

· 2 min read
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.