Keep off
/kiːp ɒf/
Keep off
/kiːp ɒf/
Keep off" generally means to avoid making contact with something. It can be used literally, such as keeping off the grass, or metaphorically, like keeping off a topic during a conversation to avoid conflict. It's a useful phrase when discussing methods to steer clear of certain areas or subjects.
Please keep off the grass; we just reseeded it.
Please avoid the grass; we just reseeded it.
The sign says to keep off the freshly painted wall.
The sign says to avoid the freshly painted wall.
Children must be reminded to keep off the delicate equipment.
Children must be reminded to avoid the delicate equipment.