Keep off Meaning in English
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈɔf
KEEP-awf
kˈiːp/ /ˈɒf
KEEP-of
Definition
To stay away from something or not go onto or touch it, usually for safety or by rule. Frequently seen on signs or as a warning.
Usage & Nuances
Common on formal signs ('Keep off the grass!'). Can be used as a warning or command. Sometimes used figuratively (e.g., 'keep off sweets'). Often requires 'the' before the object ('keep off the grass').
Spanish: mantenerse alejado de - no pisarPortuguese (BR): ficar longe de - não pisarPortuguese (PT): manter-se afastado de - não pisarChinese (Simplified): 远离 - 禁止进入Chinese (Traditional): 遠離 - 禁止進入Hindi: दूर रहना - पास न आनाArabic: ابتعد عن - لا تقتربBengali: দূরে থাকুন - স্পর্শ করবেন নাRussian: не подходить - не трогатьJapanese: 近づかない - 触れないVietnamese: tránh xa - không được bước lênKorean: 다가가지 마세요 - 손대지 마세요Turkish: uzak durmak - dokunmamakUrdu: دور رہنا - ہاتھ نہ لگاناIndonesian: tránh xa - không chạm vào
Example Sentences
Keep off the wet floor.
basic
Please keep off the grass.
basic
Can you keep off this area for safety?
basic
I'm trying to keep off junk food this month.
natural
The doctor said to keep off that leg until it heals.
natural
There's a sign that says 'Keep off the rocks.'
natural