stay off

verb

stayed off; staying off; stays off

1

: to avoid (something)

Let's stay off the subject of politics.

She's doing a good job of staying off drugs.

2

: to not go on (something)

Please stay off the grass.

Examples of stay off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Meteorologists urged beachgoers to only swim near lifeguards and stay off rock jetties. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

The National Weather Service advised people to swim only near lifeguards and to stay off rock jetties. — ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026

The actress added that staying off her phone more and spending time with family help keep her grounded. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Power stays off until weather conditions improve and crews can safely inspect power lines and equipment. — San Diego Gas & Electric, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for stay off

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