keep off — 2 meanings

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phrasal verb2 meanings

keep offsame phrase

avoid touching or stepping on avoid touching or... avoid discussing avoid discussing

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avoid touching or stepping on

Please keep off the grass so it can grow properly.

avoid discussing

Let's keep off the subject of money while we're at dinner.

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1. avoid touching or stepping on

B1neutralboth

to not walk on, touch, or go onto something, usually because it is not allowed or could be damaged.

Please keep off the grass so it can grow properly.

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2. avoid discussing

C1neutralspoken

to deliberately avoid mentioning, discussing, or raising a particular subject, often because it is sensitive, controversial, or inappropriate in the context.

Let's keep off the subject of money while we're at dinner.

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