stay put

phrase

: to not move or go anywhere

Stay put until I get back.

Examples of stay put in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Brook recommends weaving a ribbon or scarf into each braid if your hair is short or heavily layered, creating the illusion of fuller, longer braids while helping shorter pieces stay put. — Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Aug. 2026

Magic Valley Mall nearby was closed and people inside were told to stay put, a public safety employee there said earlier Saturday afternoon. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2026

Minnesota’s Ryan Jeffers seems likely to stay put with the Twins in contention. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 30 July 2026

The most likely scenario is that rates either stay put in the mid- to high-6% range or increase slightly. — Aly J Yale, CBS News, 29 July 2026

Rhymes for stay put

• afoot
• barefoot
• bigfoot
• blackfoot
• caput
• clubfoot
• cocksfoot
• crowfoot
• forefoot
• input
• output
• rajput