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.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
Because the quarterback stayed on.
—Sam McDowell 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Williams initially began her stay on the facility's third floor, which is described as having floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking 35th Street.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
Because the quarterback stayed on.
—Sam McDowell 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Williams initially began her stay on the facility's third floor, which is described as having floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking 35th Street.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 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 15 Oct. 2025.
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