keep out

restare fuori, non entrare

Non entrare in un luogo o evitare di farsi coinvolgere in una situazione.

In inglese semplice: To stay outside a place or avoid getting involved in a situation.

• The sign says keep out.
• We kept out of the garden while the grass grew.
• Can you keep out of trouble for one afternoon?

Come si usa: keep out of somewhere/something (Keep out of the empty house.)

Sinonimi: stay out, stay away

Contrari: enter

Espressioni comuni: keep out of trouble, keep out of something

tenere fuori, impedire l’ingresso

Impedire a qualcuno o qualcosa di entrare in un luogo o di essere coinvolto in una situazione.

In inglese semplice: To stop someone or something entering a place or becoming involved in a situation.

• This net keeps out flies.
• They kept reporters out of the meeting.
• Will these boots keep the water out?

Come si usa: keep someone/something out of somewhere/something (The fence keeps animals out of the garden.); keep out someone/something (Thick curtains keep out the cold.)

Sinonimi: exclude, shut out, bar

Contrari: admit

Espressioni comuni: keep out insects, keep someone out, keep something out

vestirsi elegante, agghindarsi

In un uso antico, indossare abiti eleganti o speciali.

In inglese semplice: To put on fine or special clothes.

• She kept out in her finest gown.
• They kept out smartly for the celebration.
• He kept out in a fine coat and hat.

Sinonimi: dress up

Espressioni comuni: keep out finely, keep out smartly