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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Don’t Enter the Impact Zone If the crash damaged a wall, foundation, or support beam, stay out of that part of the house until a building inspector or fire department clears it.
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Josh Max, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Along with staying out of the sun, people were advised to wear lightweight clothing and stay hydrated.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Powell stressed the Fed is staying out of politics
And several trade developments have occurred since Fed officials last convened earlier this month.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
Officials are pleading with the public to stay out of the area and let the land heal.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
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Josh Max, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Along with staying out of the sun, people were advised to wear lightweight clothing and stay hydrated.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Powell stressed the Fed is staying out of politics
And several trade developments have occurred since Fed officials last convened earlier this month.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
Officials are pleading with the public to stay out of the area and let the land heal.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 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 4 Jun. 2025.
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