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Definition stay in British English

stay verb

verb
/steɪ/
1

to remain in a particular place

Example

Stay right here, please.

Example

He wanted her to stay at home and look after the children.

Example

I have to stay late at work every Thursday.

Synonyms and related words
remain stay wait
Example

Fast walking is a good way of staying fit.

Example

My number one rule is to stay calm under pressure.

Synonyms and related words
remain stay wait
2.1

to remain at a particular level

Example

Interest rates should stay down for the next few months.

Synonyms and related words
maintain withstand stabilize
3

to live or remain in a place for a while as a guest or visitor

Example

How long is he planning to stay with you?

Example

Jamie stayed at the hotel for three days.

4

to stop something such as a court case from continuing

Example

The defence has filed a petition to stay proceedings.

Example

The court may stay execution pursuant to Order 37.

Synonyms and related words
stop break off give up action advocacy appeal
Definition stay in British English

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