The act or state of excluding something or someone from a group
“This, even in the judgment of men themselves, will be always thought a necessary piece of justice, for the keeping out of anarchy, disorder and confusion.”
The act of snubbing or ostracizing someone
Present participle for to exclude a person from a group or society
“Now, gentlemen, the first thing is to pile up all the chests and boxes we have at command in the companion-way to keep out the ruffians.”
Present participle for to resist mixing with or be impervious to (another substance)
Present participle for to remain or stay in a particular place without moving or leaving
Present participle for to hold, save or retain for future use
Present participle for to keep apart or separate from others
|