stay off

phrasal 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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However, there is an increasingly impressive array of stylish spots that might tempt you to stay off the beachfront, like the brand-new collection of 10 villas at Trobbu Tulum, offering a luxe private experience and even the option of all-inclusive dining. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025 There are also plenty of places to stay off property for every budget. Eve Chen, USA Today, 27 June 2025 The sheriff again asked private boat owners to stay off the Guadalupe River to allow search and rescue teams to operate without any interference. Bethany Blankley, The Washington Examiner, 8 July 2025 Glass containers, fires, or metal detectors aren’t allowed, and visitors are asked to stay off the dunes and keep their distance from wildlife. Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 27 June 2025 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 1 Aug. 2025.

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