stay off

verb

stayed off; staying off; stays off
1
: to avoid (something)
Let's stay off the subject of politics.
She's doing a good job of staying off drugs.
2
: to not go on (something)
Please stay off the grass.

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The city of Charleston later declared a local state of emergency, advising locals to stay off roadways if possible because of the debris. Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 18 June 2026 Thankfully, the tornadoes stayed off to our west this time. Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026 The service allows up to 10 devices to connect at once and operates under a strict no-logs policy, so your personal data stays off the record. Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 18 June 2026 The new rule ends a popular perk for visitors staying off-site, as Disney Springs offers free parking outside of peak season, while Disney hotels typically require guests to pay about $35 to park. Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stay off

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“Stay off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20off. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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