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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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Stolz stays on for two more events – the 1500m on Thursday, and the Mass Start on Saturday.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
After many ran outside, Robinson stayed on the ground with her boyfriend and said everything got quiet.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
The Buss family kept about 15% of the team, and Jeanie Buss agreed to stay on as governor for at least five years.
—Alex Sherman,jessica Golden, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Stolz stays on for two more events – the 1500m on Thursday, and the Mass Start on Saturday.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
After many ran outside, Robinson stayed on the ground with her boyfriend and said everything got quiet.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
The Buss family kept about 15% of the team, and Jeanie Buss agreed to stay on as governor for at least five years.
—Alex Sherman,jessica Golden, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
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 20 Feb. 2026.
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