keep out
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out
Meanings
Prevent someone or something from entering
Why “out”? Out can mean away from sight, people, or access. You cannot see it, reach it, or join it.
“The fence keeps the dog out.”
“A barrier kept Maya and Leo out while staff checked the club list.”
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
keep back
A contrast learners often mix up
Withhold information or feelings
keep up
A contrast learners often mix up
Continue at the same level or rate; Move at the same speed as someone else; Stay informed about something current; Prevent someone from going to bed or sleeping; Prevent something from falling down; Maintain pretences, an appearance or a habit; Match the social or financial standard of others
block out
Same out pattern: hiding
Stop light, noise, or a thought from reaching you
blot out
Same out pattern: hiding
Cover or hide something so it can no longer be seen
hide out
Same out pattern: hiding
Stay in a secret place to avoid being found
lock out
Same out pattern: hiding
Prevent someone from entering by locking the door
shut out
Same out pattern: hiding
Prevent someone or something from being included
stay out
Same out pattern: hiding
Remain outside or away from a place or situation
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