Keep Away (Verb)
Meaning
Prevent from coming close; "I tried to keep the child away from the pool".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- I tried to keep the dog away from my new shoes to avoid any damage.
- The museum staff had to keep the curious visitors away from the priceless artwork.
- The parents did everything they could to keep their kids away from the street performers who they thought were suspicious.
- She put a fence around her garden to keep the wild rabbits away from her plants.
- The park rangers worked hard to keep the visitors away from the beehives to prevent any accidents.