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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Instead, prioritize one that will stay actively engaged with you, including everything from shielding you from too much risk to staying on top of your financial, tax and estate planning.
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Rory O'Hara, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2025
In addition to staying on the boardwalk and trails, park officials recommend visitors avoid touching thermal areas or runoff, and avoid throwing objects into hot springs.
—David Chiu, People.com, 30 July 2025
In the first half of the year, homes stayed on the market for an average of 50 days until selling, up from 44 days over the same period in 2024.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 29 July 2025
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Rory O'Hara, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2025
In addition to staying on the boardwalk and trails, park officials recommend visitors avoid touching thermal areas or runoff, and avoid throwing objects into hot springs.
—David Chiu, People.com, 30 July 2025
In the first half of the year, homes stayed on the market for an average of 50 days until selling, up from 44 days over the same period in 2024.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 29 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for stay on
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“Stay on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20on. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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