keeps out
Denies access to
Keeps out means prevents entry or excludes.
A fence keeps out intruders.
A coat keeps out the cold.
Signs reading "keep out" warn against trespassing.
The phrase suggests maintaining a barrier—physical or figurative—against something unwanted: The club keeps out anyone without a membership.
- excludesDeliberately leaves out
- gateHinged barrier in fence
- no trespassingPosted boundary warning
- doorHinged room barrier
- do not enterAccess prohibition warning
fence · wall · gated community · lock · velvet rope · holds off · restriction · prohibition · moat · bolt · cold shoulder · barrier · rule · segregation · shell · bark · armor · password
- repelsrepels, wards off, fends off, drives away, pushes away