stay on
phrasal verb
stayed on; staying on; stays on
1
: to continue to work at a job
She thought about retiring, but she finally decided to stay on for a few more years.
After she graduated, she stayed on at the college, working in the alumnae office.
2
: to continue taking (a medication, drug, etc.)
I have to stay on the antibiotics for a full two weeks.
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The biggest way to save some coin while visiting Istanbul is to opt to stay on the Asian side of the city and the seaside in Kadikoy is a great option.
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Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Ultimately, Trump issued a 90-day stay on the reciprocal tariffs to allow time for negotiation.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
After her dad left the Gresham home, the girl stayed on the line with 911, providing help to her mom, officials said.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
James was hit in the face by Timberwolves forward Julius Randle, 30, in the fourth quarter of Game 2 in Los Angeles' first-round playoff series, and stayed on the floor for several minutes as referees discussed the call.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Ultimately, Trump issued a 90-day stay on the reciprocal tariffs to allow time for negotiation.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
After her dad left the Gresham home, the girl stayed on the line with 911, providing help to her mom, officials said.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
James was hit in the face by Timberwolves forward Julius Randle, 30, in the fourth quarter of Game 2 in Los Angeles' first-round playoff series, and stayed on the floor for several minutes as referees discussed the call.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Stay on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20on. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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