Keep away from Meaning in English
expression
ˈkip/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈfɹəm
KEEP-uh-WAY-frum
kˈiːp/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /fɹˈɒm
KEEP-uh-WAY-from
Definition
To avoid someone or something; to stay at a distance from a person, place, or thing, often for safety or other reasons.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal or neutral. Commonly used to warn people ('keep away from the fire'), or as advice. Often followed by the thing to avoid ('keep away from strangers'). Similar to 'stay away from', but 'keep away from' emphasizes ongoing action or caution.
Spanish: mantenerse alejado dePortuguese (BR): ficar longe de - manter-se afastado dePortuguese (PT): afastar-se de - manter-se afastado deChinese (Simplified): 远离Chinese (Traditional): 遠離Hindi: से दूर रहनाArabic: ابتعد عنBengali: দূরে থাকা - থেকে বিরত থাকাRussian: держаться подальше отJapanese: ～から離れる - ～に近づかないVietnamese: tránh xa - giữ tránh khỏiKorean: 피하다 - 멀리하다Turkish: uzak durmakUrdu: دور رہناIndonesian: menjauh dari - hindari
Example Sentences
Keep away from the edge of the cliff.
basic
Children should keep away from fire.
basic
He tries to keep away from junk food.
basic
If you see a stray dog, keep away from it.
natural
My doctor told me to keep away from salty snacks.
natural
You’d better keep away from that conversation if you want to avoid trouble.
natural