Keep Apart (Verb)
Meaning
Set apart from others; "The dentist sequesters the tooth he is working on".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The teacher kept the two arguing students apart to prevent any further conflict.
- The doctors kept the infected patients apart from the rest of the children to prevent the spread of the disease.
- In zoos, carnivores and herbivores are often kept apart to maintain a safe and natural environment.
- The referee kept the opposing teams apart during the heated game to prevent a brawl.
- The lab technician kept the hazardous chemicals apart from the common household cleaners to avoid any accidental mixing.