It was raining very hard and he had a very large umbrella to keep off the rain-drops.
Four Paws Keep Off is available as a spray and a granular powder.
I was basically told to keep off your back but no one mentioned I should run errands for you.
At marriage they burn benzoin with nim seeds (Melia Azadirachta, Roxburgh) to keep off evil spirits, and prepare the bride-cakes by putting a quantity of benzoin between layers of wheaten dough, closed all round, and frying them in clarified butter.
Accordingly, those who control the local organizations usually take pains to keep on the lists all the voters whom they can trust, and are apt to keep off those whom they think likely to show a dangerous independence.