keep away from

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English

Verb

keep away from

  1. (intransitive) To avoid or evade.
    He tried to keep away from danger.
    He tried to keep away from his pursuers.
  2. (transitive) To deny (someone) access to.
    He tried to keep Jack away from his daughter.