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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The project has managed 79 total stays on the roster, 33 of which have been inside the top 10.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025
Michelle Wine Estates in 2015, Hall stayed on as director of winemaking while his former business partner went on to establish Maritana Vineyards in Sonoma.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 June 2025
On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025
Michelle Wine Estates in 2015, Hall stayed on as director of winemaking while his former business partner went on to establish Maritana Vineyards in Sonoma.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 June 2025
On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
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“Stay on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20on. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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