stay out
Avoid coming inside
Stay out means to remain away from a place, especially one's home, typically later than expected or usual: The kids stayed out past midnight.
It also means to avoid involvement or interference: Stay out of my business.
I'm staying out of this argument.
Actively avoid something
- keep awayRemain at distance
- distanceSpace between two points
- uninvolvedNot taking part
- neutralNot favoring any side
sidelines · detached · hands-off · mind your own business · none of my business · leave alone · back off · not my problem
Time near midnight
- after hoursPast normal closing time
- nightlifeEvening entertainment culture
- clubbingVisiting nightclubs for entertainment
- partyingSocial revelry in progress
night owl · all-nighter · dawn · sunrise · worry · waiting up · teenager · rebellious
Officially disallowed
- barredBlocked from entry
- forbiddenNot allowed
- trespassUnauthorized entry onto property
- off-limitsProhibited from access
restricted · no entry · unwelcome · blacklisted · prohibited · expelled · ejected · evicted
steer clear
Actively avoid something
- keep awayRemain at distance
- distanceSpace between two points
- uninvolvedNot taking part
neutral · sidelines · detached · hands-off · mind your own business · none of my business · leave alone · back off · not my problem · disengage
late night
Time near midnight
- after hoursPast normal closing time
- nightlifeEvening entertainment culture
- clubbingVisiting nightclubs for entertainment
partying · night owl · all-nighter · dawn · sunrise · worry · waiting up · teenager · rebellious · grounded
banned
Officially disallowed
off-limits · restricted · no entry · unwelcome · blacklisted · prohibited · expelled · ejected · evicted · ostracized
stay outget involved
Enter into activity
participate · intervene · engage · take part · dive in
stay, out, stays, staying, stayed, stay away, staycation, outstay, outstayed