stay out
phrasal verb
stayed out; staying out; stays out
1
: to avoid going into a place
They kicked us out of the bar and told us to stay out.
2
: to spend time away from home
She stayed out dancing all night.
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The Panthers outshot the Oilers 17-7, converted two of three power plays and stayed out of the box themselves.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
But the strong sun can be a deterrent to those who want to stay out of the heat and avoid UV rays.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
The advisory identified elevated risks for swimmers because of dangerous currents and high waves, urging beachgoers to stay out of the water until conditions improve.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
The Texas guitarist will stay out on the road after a more imminent slate including dates in New York, Los Angeles, and Europe.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 11 June 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
But the strong sun can be a deterrent to those who want to stay out of the heat and avoid UV rays.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
The advisory identified elevated risks for swimmers because of dangerous currents and high waves, urging beachgoers to stay out of the water until conditions improve.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
The Texas guitarist will stay out on the road after a more imminent slate including dates in New York, Los Angeles, and Europe.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 11 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for stay out
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“Stay out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20out. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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