Phrasal Verbs List - k

• keep away

  (separable) to not allow to come near
  Max was so popular with the girls that he couldn't keep them away.

• keep down

  (separable) to control; subdue; repress
  You can have a party, but please keep the noise down as much as possible.

• keep off

  (inseparable) to not walk on
  Please keep off the grass.

• keep off

  (inseparable) to not consume
  Scott is having a difficult time keeping off drugs.

• keep on

  (inseparable) to continue
  No matter how many times you fail, you must keep on trying.

• keep up

  (separable) to maintain in good condition; to persist; persevere in
  Excellent work! Keep it up.

• keep up

  (separable) to prevent from going to sleep
  The neighbor's barking dog kept me up all night.

• keep up

  (inseparable) to stay informed
  Max reads the newspaper to keep up with current events.

• keep up

  (inseparable) maintain a required pace or level in competition (often in lifestyle)
  Max spent all his money and time trying to keep up with his neighbors.

• kick out

  (separable) to force to leave
  The bouncers kicked Max out of the bar for starting a fight.

• kneel down

  (inseparable) to go down on your knees
  Before he goes to bed, Max kneels down to pray.

• knock out

  (inseparable) to make someone unconscious
  That last drink I had knocked me out.