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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Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2025
Investigators also ordered the drivers to temporarily stay off the road, ODOT said.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 12 June 2025
Those arrested on suspicion of interference tried to stop officers from arresting other protesters or ignored police orders to stay off Interstate 25, trying to force their way onto the highway.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 11 June 2025
He was told to stay off the school's campus days before his arrest.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 21 May 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2025
Investigators also ordered the drivers to temporarily stay off the road, ODOT said.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 12 June 2025
Those arrested on suspicion of interference tried to stop officers from arresting other protesters or ignored police orders to stay off Interstate 25, trying to force their way onto the highway.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 11 June 2025
He was told to stay off the school's campus days before his arrest.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 21 May 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 28 Jun. 2025.
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