stay on

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

But overall, the Huffy Vienna is an affordable option for first-time e-bikers, or anyone looking for a bit more zip in the pedal power while staying on budget. — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

That said, keeping bouclé looking fresh is less about deep cleaning and more about staying on top of regular maintenance. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

If the Chargers stay on brand in 2026 — never quite achieving Death Star status on offense — Hampton will have a difficult time delivering on his ADP and preseason rank. — Andy Behrens, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Authorities also said Fischer may have alternated between living aboard the sailboat and staying on shore during his years as a fugitive. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Rhymes for stay on

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