distance

[ dis-tuhns ]
/ ˈdɪs təns /

noun

verb (used with object), dis·tanced, dis·tanc·ing.

Idioms for distance

Origin of distance

1250–1300; Middle English < Latin distantia, equivalent to distant- (see distant) + -ia -y3; replacing Middle English destaunce < Anglo-French

OTHER WORDS FROM distance

dis·tance·less, adjective

British Dictionary definitions for keep one's distance

distance
/ (ˈdɪstəns) /

noun

verb (tr)

Medical definitions for keep one's distance

distance
[ dĭstəns ]

n.

The extent of space between two objects or places; an intervening space.

Idioms and Phrases with keep one's distance (1 of 2)

keep one's distance

Stay away; also, remain emotionally remote. For example, It's wise to keep one's distance from any wild animal, or Since the family argued with him, Harry's been keeping his distance. [Late 1500s]

Idioms and Phrases with keep one's distance (2 of 2)

distance

see go the distance; keep one's distance; spitting distance.