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to stay up
[phrase form: stay]
01
to choose not to go to bed and remain awake
Intransitive
Examples
The writer stayed up writing the final chapter of their novel, eager to finish the story.
The gamers stayed up playing their favorite video game, engrossed in its immersive world.
02
to remain elevated or in an upright position
Intransitive
Examples
The flag stayed up on the pole, fluttering proudly in the breeze.
The kite stayed up in the sky, soaring with the wind's currents.
03
(of a system or machine) to remain functional
Intransitive
Examples
Despite challenges, the company has managed to stay up in the competitive market
The website needs to stay up during peak hours.
04
(of a sports teams) to remain in the current league or division without being being moved to a lower one
Intransitive
Examples
The football team needs to stay up in the league to secure their spot for the next season.
The team hopes to stay up in the Premier League this season.
