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keep off

keep off


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. prevent somebody or something from touching: to prevent somebody or something from having direct contact with somebody or something else

2. not touch somebody or something: to refrain from direct contact with something or somebody
Keep off the grass!

3. not consume something: to prevent somebody from consuming something, or refrain from consuming something
kept off caffeine

4. not talk about something: to prevent somebody from discussing something, or refrain from discussing something
kept off the topic of money

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