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Phrasal Verbs / PHRASA~1

Keep off keep off & keeps off keeping off kept off kept off

1. keep... off p.v. When you keep off something, you do not walk or stand on it. When you keep other people or things off something, you do not allow them to walk or stand on it.

The sign says "Keep off the grass." You should keep your kids off the streets and in school.

2. keep... off p.v. When you keep off drugs, cigarettes, or other addictive substances, you do not use them. When you keep people off drugs, cigarettes, or other addictive substances, you prevent them from using them.

Since getting out of jail, Hank has been able to keep off drugs.

Ned is a nice guy as long as you can keep him off booze.