stay (EN)verb, noun
verb “stay”
infinitive stay ; he stays ; past tense stayed ; past part. stayed ; ger. staying
- to not leave a specific location Sign up to see the translation of definitions and examples into any language.I
stayed in the shower for an hour because it was so pleasant. - to reside somewhere for a short time as a guest or visitor We decided to
stay at a cozy bed and breakfast for our weekend getaway. - to maintain a certain condition or state Despite the challenges, she
stayed optimistic throughout the ordeal. - to reinforce or secure with a support The carpenter used a metal bracket to
stay the wobbly bookshelf.
noun “stay”
singular stay , plural stays or uncountable
- the duration of time spent in a location His
stay in the hospital lasted several weeks after the surgery. - a legal delay or suspension of a proceeding or punishment The court issued a
stay on the new law until further review. - a rope or wire used to support a ship's mast The sailor checked the tension of the
stays before setting sail.