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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On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground. Star-Telegram Weather Bot updated July 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2025 While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2025 Using your washer’s delay timer and keeping a consistent routine—while giving yourself grace on busy days—makes staying on top of laundry feel more doable. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 2025 Because of the transformation, Leo will actually stay at a smaller residence on the estate, where the Vatican secretary of state traditionally stayed on trips in the past. Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 6 July 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 10 Jul. 2025.

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