距きょ離りを置おく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

distance oneself; keep at a distance; maintain a distance

Used for emotional or physical distancing from a person, group, or situation. Often implies a deliberate choice to avoid closeness or involvement.

• 彼かれはトラブルを避さけるため、そのグループから距きょ離りを置おいた。

  He distanced himself from the group to avoid trouble.

• しばらく彼かの女じょと距きょ離りを置おくことにした。

  I decided to keep some distance from her for a while.