Definition & Meaning of "stay"

to continue to be in a particular condition or state

to temporarily halt or postpone a legal action or judicial process

to offer assistance or encouragement to someone in need

to provide structural support to something to keep it upright or stable

to stabilize or hold a mast in place using ropes, wires, or other supportive devices

a pause or halt in action, often in a process or activity, before resuming

something that counters something undesirable

a legal order that temporarily halts proceedings or actions

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

ability to withstand hardship

a rope or cable used on ships to keep masts or spars steady and secure