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to stay
01
to remain in a particular place
Intransitive: to stay | to stay sometime | to stay somewhere
Example
We were about to leave, but our friends convinced us to stay for a game of cards.
The weather is too unpredictable, so it 's better to stay indoors.
Sorry, but I have another appointment, so I ca n't stay long.
02
to live somewhere for a short time, especially as a guest or visitor
Intransitive: to stay somewhere | to stay with sb
Example
My friend is coming to stay with me next week.
He 's visiting from out of town and needs a place to stay for the weekend.
Due to the storm, we could n't drive home and had to stay overnight at a motel.
03
to continue to be in a particular condition or state
Linking Verb: to stay in a specific manner | to stay [adj]
Example
Please stay seated until the plane has come to a complete stop.
The software update ensures that the system stays secure from vulnerabilities.
The document needs to stay confidential until the official release.
Example
Due to procedural errors, the judge opted to stay the ruling for a later date.
The defense filed a motion to stay the execution of the sentence.
The prosecution agreed to stay the charges pending further investigation.
05
to offer assistance or encouragement to someone in need
Transitive: to stay sb
07
to stabilize or hold a mast in place using ropes, wires, or other supportive devices
Transitive: to stay a mast
Stay
Example
She made lasting friendships during her stay abroad.
Her brief stay in Paris was filled with sightseeing and shopping.
His stay at the conference allowed him to network with industry leaders.
Example
The stay in the production line caused significant delays in shipment.
The project was on stay for several weeks due to funding issues.
After a long stay, work finally resumed on the highway construction.
04
a legal order that temporarily halts proceedings or actions
SpecializedExample
The stay prevented the enforcement of the new law until the court made a final decision.
A stay on the ruling allowed time for an appeal to be filed.
The defendant requested a stay of proceedings until more evidence could be presented.
05
a thin, rigid strip made of material such as metal, plastic, or bone, used to reinforce parts of clothing, such as shirt collars or corsets, to maintain their shape
Old use06
ability to withstand hardship
07
a rope or cable used on ships to keep masts or spars steady and secure
Example
A loose stay could easily lead to disaster in rough seas.
The sailors tightened the stay to ensure the mast remained upright during the storm.
Without the support of the main stay, the ship 's mast would have collapsed in the high winds.
stay
01
used to tell someone to stop for a moment, often in a poetic or dramatic way
Old useΠαράδειγμα
We were about to leave, but our friends convinced us to stay for a game of cards.
The weather is too unpredictable, so it's better to stay indoors.
Sorry, but I have another appointment, so I can't stay long.
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