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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Substitutes spent a lot of time warming up, yet stayed on the sidelines.
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Simon Johnson, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Terracotta and mosaic tiling runs throughout the home, as does the scent of lavender and lemon—a perk of staying on an agricultural estate.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2025
While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2025
Brady stayed on the field and proceeded to hold up four fingers, a sign the team had one more opportunity to gain the crucial yardage for the field goal kicker.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Simon Johnson, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Terracotta and mosaic tiling runs throughout the home, as does the scent of lavender and lemon—a perk of staying on an agricultural estate.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2025
While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2025
Brady stayed on the field and proceeded to hold up four fingers, a sign the team had one more opportunity to gain the crucial yardage for the field goal kicker.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 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 22 Sep. 2025.
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