What other verbs can be used in the following context instead of "keep ... away"?
If I study alone, I can keep myself away from potential distractions or interruptions from other students in the study group.
What other verbs can be used in the following context instead of "keep ... away"?
If I study alone, I can keep myself away from potential distractions or interruptions from other students in the study group.
There are several options, especially if you do not mind changing the preposition from, including:
The first option sounds the most natural to me.
If I study alone, I can avoid potential distractions or interruptions from other students in the study group.
That is the simplest way to say this.
Farlex has
keep at bay
keep (someone or something) at bay
To keep someone or something at a distance or from reaching full potency, especially in order to prevent harm to oneself.If you keep something or someone at bay or hold them at bay, you stop them from attacking you or harming you.
In your case, you could
keep potential distractions or interruptions from other students at bay.
To distance yourself.
If I study alone, I can distance myself from potential distractions or interruptions from other students in the study group.
insulate is commonly used:
If I study alone, I can insulate myself from potential distractions or interruptions from other students in the study group.
Surprised no ones suggested Isolate
If I study alone, I can isolate myself from potential distractions or interruptions from other students in the study group.
There are some more descriptive options, such as avoid/elude/evade:
"If I study alone, I can elude potential distractions or interruptions from other students in the study group."
"If I study alone, I can evade potential distractions or interruptions from other students in the study group."
"If I study alone, I can avoid potential distractions or interruptions from other students in the study group."
You can in fact use "keep" with "from" instead of "away" and it is still understandable, if you just want to not use "away":
I keep myself from potential distractions..."
For perhaps other ocasions, you might be want to use "Withold from" or "Refrain from" to emphasise your resistance to distraction.