stay up
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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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 May 2026
Technology is also accelerating change in our organizations, and leaders are expected to invest in both tech and people to drive AI initiatives, help teams stay up to date on their skills and lead with emotional intelligence.
—Bob Rhatigan, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
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“Stay up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20up. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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