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.

Examples of stay on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Rhymes for stay on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon