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

The latest round of attacks came after Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov said Friday that Russian police and National Guard will stay on in eastern Ukraine's Donbas and oversee the industry-rich region, even if a peace settlement ends Russia's nearly four-year war in Ukraine. —CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025

Although many of the stars stayed on for the entire show or several episodes, some cast members left in the midst of the series. —Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025

The group was unfailingly polite, staying on sidewalks and observing traffic signals. —Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 12 Dec. 2025

Its designs stay on top of what’s current while still feeling elegant and wearable, and wardrobe staples like cardigans, jogger sweatpants, and cult-favorite Super Puff jackets show up constantly in teen carts. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for stay on

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