Keep away Meaning in English
expression
ˈkip/ /əˈweɪ
KEEP-uh-WAY
kˈiːp/ /ɐwˈeɪ
KEEP-uh-WAY
Definition
To stay at a distance from something or someone, or to prevent someone from going near.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for giving warnings ('Keep away from the fire!'). Can refer to people or objects. More formal than 'stay away' in some contexts. Common in safety signs.
Spanish: mantenerse alejado - alejarPortuguese (BR): ficar longe - manter afastadoPortuguese (PT): ficar longe - manter afastadoChinese (Simplified): 远离 - 不靠近Chinese (Traditional): 遠離 - 不靠近Hindi: दूर रहना - दूर रखनाArabic: ابتعد - أبقى بعيدًاBengali: দূরে থাকা - দূরে রাখাRussian: держаться подальше - не подходитьJapanese: 近づかない - 近づけさせないVietnamese: tránh xa - giữ tránh xaKorean: 멀리하다 - 가까이하지 않다Turkish: uzak durmak - uzak tutmakUrdu: دور رہنا - دور رکھناIndonesian: menjauh - menjauhkan
Example Sentences
Keep away from the dog. He might bite.
basic
Please keep away from the edge of the pool.
basic
There is a sign that says 'Keep away'.
basic
The doctor said to keep away from sugary foods for a while.
natural
I try to keep away from drama at work.
natural
Can you keep away from my stuff while I'm gone?
natural