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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On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2025
One challenge honestly is staying on my content game.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
So the one way to climb the ladder is to keep the head coach, stay on his good side.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
As mentioned, the Barca gets power from solar panels, which are installed on the roof and connected to batteries to ensure the power stays on at night and during poor weather.
—Adam Williams
june 10, New Atlas, 10 June 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2025
One challenge honestly is staying on my content game.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
So the one way to climb the ladder is to keep the head coach, stay on his good side.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
As mentioned, the Barca gets power from solar panels, which are installed on the roof and connected to batteries to ensure the power stays on at night and during poor weather.
—Adam Williams
june 10, New Atlas, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for stay on
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“Stay on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20on. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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