keep away from
The phrase "keep away from" is commonly used to advise or instruct someone to maintain a distance from a person, place, or thing, often for safety or precautionary reasons.
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Definition
B1General
(informal)To maintain a distance from something or someone, often for safety or to avoid harm.
Example
- Parents often tell their children to keep away from the stove to avoid burns.
- You should keep away from that area; it's not safe at night.
B1General
(informal)To prevent oneself or others from approaching or interacting with something or someone.
Example
- The sign warned visitors to keep away from the construction site.
- She tries to keep away from negative people to maintain her peace of mind.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "keep away from":
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