stay
stay
steɪ
stei
British pronunciation
/steɪ/

Definition & Meaning of "stay"in English

to stay
01

to remain in a particular place

Intransitive: to stay | to stay sometime | to stay somewhere
to stay definition and meaning
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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.
02

to live somewhere for a short time, especially as a guest or visitor

Intransitive: to stay somewhere | to stay with sb
to stay definition and meaning
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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.
03

to continue to be in a particular condition or state

Linking Verb: to stay in a specific manner | to stay [adj]
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Despite the challenges, she managed to stay calm throughout the emergency.
The document needs to stay confidential until the official release.
04

to temporarily halt or postpone a legal action or judicial process

Transitive: to stay a legal process
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The judge decided to stay the proceedings until more evidence was presented.
The defense filed a motion to stay the execution of the sentence.
4.1

to stop or reduce the progression or worsening of a negative trend, condition, or situation

Transitive: to stay a trend or condition
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The new regulations are designed to stay the rise of pollution in the city.
Stay your thoughts until you've heard the whole story.
4.2

to calm or manage negative emotions or concerns

Transitive: to stay a negative state or emotion
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He tried to stay her anger with a heartfelt apology.
The soothing music helped stay her nervousness before the presentation.
4.3

to provide temporary relief from hunger

Transitive: to stay one's hunger
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He ate a granola bar to stay his hunger until lunch.
A quick snack helped to stay the hunger until dinner.
05

to offer assistance or encouragement to someone in need

Transitive: to stay sb
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Volunteers stayed the victims of the disaster with supplies and emotional support.
The community rallied to stay the family during their time of need.
06

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

Transitive: to stay a structure
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The scaffolding was used to stay the old building during renovations.
The braces were installed to stay the structure after the earthquake.
07

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

Transitive: to stay a mast
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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.
Stay
01

a duration during which someone remains in a place

stay definition and meaning
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During his stay at the hotel, he enjoyed room service and spa treatments.
Her brief stay in Paris was filled with sightseeing and shopping.
02

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

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The project was on stay for several weeks due to funding issues.
The stay in the production line caused significant delays in shipment.
03

something that counters something undesirable

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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.
04

a legal order that temporarily halts proceedings or actions

SpecializedSpecialized
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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.
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 useOld use
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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.
5.1

a structured undergarment worn by women to shape and support the waist

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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.
06

ability to withstand hardship

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His mental stay helped him survive the toughest years of the war.
The marathon required incredible physical and mental stay from all participants.
07

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

Wiki
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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.
7.1

a cable or rope used to support a vertical structure

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They reinforced the flagstaff with additional stays before the storm hit.
The stay snapped, causing the pole to lean dangerously to one side.
7.2

a wire or cable that supports the structure of an aircraft

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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.
01

used to tell someone to stop for a moment, often in a poetic or dramatic way

Old useOld use
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Stay, do n't rush to conclusions.
Stay, for I have not yet given you my answer.
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