stay put

idiom

: to not move or go anywhere
Stay put until I get back.

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But this popular Vanity Fair bra is especially beloved by Amazon shoppers with large breasts, who praise it for its ability to stay put and remain comfortable for long periods of time. Shalwah Evans, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025 As a result, a growing number of homeowners are opting to renovate by tapping home equity to stay put. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 24 July 2025 When the team moved north, Rivers elected to stay put and commute each work day. Jay Paris, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025 In order to prevent more departures, Apple has begun offering some engineers in the group — which includes 100 or so people — raises to stay put. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for stay put

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“Stay put.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20put. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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