Definition keep away in American English

keep away phrasal verb

[intransitive/transitive] phrasal verb

to avoid someone or something, or to make someone else do this

Example

I've told him to keep away, but he won't listen.

Example

You should keep away from fried foods.

Example

You can't keep the kids away from the computer.

Synonyms and related words

avoid get out of duck out of

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