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Definition stay off in British English

stay off phrasal verb

phrasal verb
Example

The best advice is to stay off alcohol altogether.

Synonyms and related words
avoid get out of duck out of
2

to not go to work or school because you are ill

Example

She stayed off for another two days.

Example

I daren't stay off work.

3

to avoid mentioning something

Example

My main concern was to stay off the subject of religion.

Synonyms and related words
avoid get out of duck out of
Example

We decided to stay off the motorway.

Synonyms and related words
avoid get out of duck out of
5

if weight that you have lost from your body stays off, you do not become heavier again

Example

Let's make sure those pounds stay off.

Synonyms and related words
fat camp fatten up fill out
Definition stay off in British English