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The term "keep apart" refers to the action of maintaining a physical or emotional distance or separation between two or more entities, individuals, or objects. It is often used to imply the prevention of close proximity or contact.

Examples:

1. Verb (transitive):

- The teacher asked the students to keep apart while waiting in line for their turn.
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- The fence was built to keep apart the cattle from wandering into the crop fields.
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2. Verb (intransitive):

- After their argument, they decided to keep apart for a few days to cool off.
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- The gears in the motor should always keep apart to maintain smooth functioning.
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3. Noun:

- The keep-apart of the beach chairs allowed each person to enjoy their personal space.
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- The keep-apart of the puzzle pieces made it impossible to complete the picture.
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Usage:

- It is important to keep apart from sick individuals during the flu season.
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- A social distancing bracelet can be used to remind people to keep apart in public places.
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- Couples sometimes need to keep apart for personal growth and independence.
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