keep away from

English

Verb

keep away from (third-person singular simple present keeps away from, present participle keeping away from, simple past and past participle kept away from)

1. (intransitive) To avoid or eschew.

   He tried to keep away from danger.

   He tried to keep away from alcohol.

2. (transitive) To deny (someone or something) access to, to maintain distance between.

   He tried to keep Jack away from his daughter.