keep off

/kip ɑf/
/kip ɒf/
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Other forms: kept off; keeping off; keeps off

Definitions of keep off
  1. verb
    refrain from entering or walking onto
    “keep off the grass”
    synonyms: stay off
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    type of:
    avoid
    stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
  2. verb
    refrain from certain foods or beverages
    synonyms: avoid
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    type of:
    abstain, desist, refrain
    choose not to partake in or consume
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