To keep out
Example: They keep out unauthorized users from the system
Definition
"To keep out" means to prevent someone or something from entering or gaining access to a place or situation, often used in contexts like security or exclusion. For example, "They keep out unauthorized users from the system" means they block access to protect it.
Etymology
The phrase "to keep out" combines the verb "keep," meaning to hold or retain, with the adverb "out," indicating exclusion or absence. "Keep" originates from Old English 'cépan,' meaning to seize or hold. The phrase has long been used to express the action of preventing entry or involvement.
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"To keep out" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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