Phrasal Verbs

keep away

This page is about the phrasal verb keep away

Meaning

If you keep something or someone away, you don't let the thing or the person come near.

For example

  • keep sth/sb away I visited my grandfather's fruit orchard and helped him make scarecrows to keep the birds away.

  • keep sth/sb away from sth If you bring your dogs to the farm, make sure you keep them away from the sheep.

Quick Quiz

If you have dangerous medicines in your house, it's very important to keep them away from

a. your cupboard

b. your children

c. your doctor
a) your cupboard b) your children c) your doctor

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Contributor: Matt Errey