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English / phrasal verb

Keep away

MEANING IN ENGLISH

To avoid approaching or to prevent someone from going near a place or object

In context

01

Please keep the curious toddlers away from the lit candles on the birthday cake.

02

We managed to keep the birthday boy away from the living room until all the decorations were completed.

Synonyms

Stay clear,steer clear,avoid

Antonyms

Approach,draw near,close in

Collocations

Keep away from,keep children away,keep pets away

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗