keep away
verb- To refrain from coming (near). · I'm keeping away from Joe until he calms down.
- To prevent from coming (near). · Keep your children away from the construction site: it's dangerous!
From the library
It is better for people to keep away from Oz, unless they have business with him.
“You will be very welcome,” answered Dorothy, “for you will help to keep away the other wild beasts.
But the Scarecrow did not mind how long it took him to fill the basket, for it enabled him to keep away from the fire, as he feared a spark might get into his straw and burn him up.
As you value your life or your reason keep away from the moor.
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