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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With the right basics, your suitcase stays light, and your outfits stay on point.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
Thanks to one more stay on that list, Eilish’s current single reaches a very special milestone.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2025
While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 31 May 2025
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
Thanks to one more stay on that list, Eilish’s current single reaches a very special milestone.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2025
While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 31 May 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 4 Jun. 2025.
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