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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Overall, Mizzou’s offense just couldn’t stay on the field.
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That may involve weekly check-ins about assignment deadlines and tests if your child needs help staying on track.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
Overall, Mizzou’s offense just couldn’t stay on the field.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 28 Dec. 2025
The Suns will stay on the road to face the Washington Wizards on Monday night.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
That may involve weekly check-ins about assignment deadlines and tests if your child needs help staying on track.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 28 Dec. 2025
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“Stay on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20on. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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