English

keep out

Meaning: to prevent from entering; to stay outside
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base keep out
3rd person singular present keeps out
Present participle keeping out
Past kept out
Will future will keep out
Going-to future going to keep out
Imperative negative don't keep out / do not keep out

Example sentences

The sign on the gate said "Keep Out".
The sign on the gate said 'Keep Out'.
The castle walls were built to keep out any potential invaders.
The castle walls were built to keep out any potential invaders.

Usage Notes

Commonly seen on signs to restrict access. As a transitive verb, it means to block something from coming in.

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