Keep out of Meaning in English
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
KEEP-owt-uhv
kˈiːp/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
KEEP-owt-ov
Definition
To avoid entering a place, situation, or becoming involved in something.
Usage & Nuances
'Keep out of' is informal and common in both spoken and written English. Used for physical places ('Keep out of the kitchen!') and situations ('I try to keep out of trouble.'). Not to be confused with 'keep out,' which just means 'do not enter.' Frequently used to advise someone not to interfere.
Spanish: mantenerse fuera de - no meterse enPortuguese (BR): ficar fora de - não se meter emPortuguese (PT): ficar fora de - não se meter emChinese (Simplified): 远离 - 不要卷入Chinese (Traditional): 遠離 - 不要捲入Hindi: दूर रहना - शामिल न होनाArabic: ابتعد عن - لا تتدخل فيBengali: দূরে থাকা - বাইরে থাকা - জড়িয়ে না পড়াRussian: держаться подальше - не вмешиватьсяJapanese: 入らない - 関わらないVietnamese: tránh xa - không tham gia vàoKorean: 피하다 - 관여하지 않다Turkish: uzak durmak - karışmamakUrdu: دور رہنا - مداخلت نہ کرناIndonesian: menjauh dari - tidak ikut campur
Example Sentences
Please keep out of my room.
basic
Try to keep out of trouble at school.
basic
He usually keeps out of family arguments.
basic
If you see a fight, just keep out of it.
natural
I try to keep out of office gossip—it never ends well.
natural
Can you keep out of this conversation, please?
natural