stay up
phrasal verb
stayed up; staying up; stays up
: to continue to be awake past the time when one usually goes to bed
Don't stay up past your bedtime.
She stayed up to watch the late movie.
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Transfer deadline day is notorious for its frenetic nature, with clubs scrambling to complete deals at the very last minute and staff and fans alike staying up until the early hours.
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Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
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Instead of using the veto to ensure his safety for the week, Cornell stayed up as a nominee and was ultimately voted out by his fellow houseguests.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2025
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Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
Want to stay up to date on IndieWire’s film reviews and critical thoughts?
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.
—Allure, 30 Aug. 2025
Instead of using the veto to ensure his safety for the week, Cornell stayed up as a nominee and was ultimately voted out by his fellow houseguests.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2025
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“Stay up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20up. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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