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

This sentiment is echoed by BNP Paribas, with economists in a recent note expecting the SNB to stay on hold until the second half of 2027. —Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2025

Justin Herbert, despite being treated too often as the NFL’s largest pinata, has managed to stay on the field. —Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2025

Granados said an overnight stay on the islands is worth considering for the adventure alone. —Annabelle Canela, Parents, 7 Dec. 2025

Strobe lighting inside the arena used for pre-game introductions malfunctioned badly, staying on and flickering, causing a glare on the court. —Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for stay on

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