Zoeken
to stay
01
blijven, verblijven
to remain in a particular place
Intransitive: to stay | to stay sometime | to stay somewhere
Example
The weather is too unpredictable, so it 's better to stay indoors.
The dog is trained to stay in one spot until given a command to move.
We'll stay at the office to finish the project on time.
02
verblijven, logeren
to live somewhere for a short time, especially as a guest or visitor
Intransitive: to stay somewhere | to stay with sb
Example
They invited us to stay at their beach house for the weekend.
I'm staying at a friend's apartment while I'm in town for the conference.
The company arranged for me to stay in a hotel during my business trip.
03
blijven, verblijven
to continue to be in a particular condition or state
Linking Verb: to stay in a specific manner | to stay [adj]
Example
Despite the challenges, she managed to stay calm throughout the emergency.
The document needs to stay confidential until the official release.
Please stay seated until the plane has come to a complete stop.
Example
The judge decided to stay the proceedings until more evidence was presented.
The defense filed a motion to stay the execution of the sentence.
After new information came to light, the court chose to stay the trial.
Example
The new regulations are designed to stay the rise of pollution in the city.
Stay your thoughts until you've heard the whole story.
Efforts were made to stay the spread of misinformation on social media.
Example
He tried to stay her anger with a heartfelt apology.
The soothing music helped stay her nervousness before the presentation.
Reassurances from the doctor stayed the family's worries about the surgery.
4.3
stillen, verzachten
to provide temporary relief from hunger
Transitive: to stay one's hunger
Example
He ate a granola bar to stay his hunger until lunch.
A quick snack helped to stay the hunger until dinner.
The apple did little to stay his cravings for a full meal.
05
steunen, ondersteunen
to offer assistance or encouragement to someone in need
Transitive: to stay sb
Example
Volunteers stayed the victims of the disaster with supplies and emotional support.
The community rallied to stay the family during their time of need.
His mentor stayed him in his career development by providing guidance and encouragement.
Example
The scaffolding was used to stay the old building during renovations.
The braces were installed to stay the structure after the earthquake.
Engineers designed a support system to stay the bridge.
07
stabiliseren, ondersteunen
to stabilize or hold a mast in place using ropes, wires, or other supportive devices
Transitive: to stay a mast
Example
The sailors worked together to stay the mast before the storm hit.
The old ship's mast was stayed with steel cables to prevent any movement.
The rigging was expertly handled to stay the mast during rough seas.
Example
During his stay at the hotel, he enjoyed room service and spa treatments.
Her brief stay in Paris was filled with sightseeing and shopping.
After a long stay with relatives, they finally returned home.
Example
The project was on stay for several weeks due to funding issues.
The stay in the production line caused significant delays in shipment.
After a long stay, work finally resumed on the highway construction.
Example
Her daily yoga practice is a stay against anxiety and stress.
The new community center serves as a stay against youth delinquency in the area.
Engaging in creative writing became his stay against the pressures of work.
04
uitstel, schorsing
a legal order that temporarily halts proceedings or actions
SpecializedExample
The court issued a stay of execution pending a new investigation into the case.
The company obtained a stay, preventing the lawsuit from moving forward for now.
A stay on the ruling allowed time for an appeal to be filed.
05
stay, steun
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 useExample
His shirt collar had removable stays to ensure it stayed crisp throughout the day.
She felt more comfortable after removing the stays from her dress.
The corset's metal stays gave the garment its characteristic rigid structure.
Example
The historical exhibit displayed a beautifully crafted stay from the 18th century.
Many women found comfort in a stay, even if they were considered restrictive.
The designer showcased a stunning gown paired with a traditional stay for support.
Example
His mental stay helped him survive the toughest years of the war.
The marathon required incredible physical and mental stay from all participants.
Her stay through adversity was remarkable, never giving up despite the odds.
07
stay, staying
a rope or cable used on ships to keep masts or spars steady and secure
Example
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.
They inspected the rigging, paying particular attention to the fore stay for any signs of wear.
Example
They reinforced the flagstaff with additional stays before the storm hit.
The stay snapped, causing the pole to lean dangerously to one side.
The design of the stays allowed for better stability in rough weather.
7.2
stang, steun
a wire or cable that supports the structure of an aircraft
Example
Engineers inspected the stays of the aircraft to ensure safety during flight.
The pilot noticed a problem with the stay and reported it before takeoff.
The aircraft's wing stays were crucial for maintaining structural integrity during turbulence.
stay
01
Blijf, Wacht
used to tell someone to stop for a moment, often in a poetic or dramatic way
Old useExample
Stay, do n't rush to conclusions.
Stay, for I have not yet given you my answer.
Stay, let the truth be revealed before you act.
