stay (EN)

verb, noun

verb “stay”

1. to not leave a specific location
   Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.

   I stayed in the shower for an hour because it was so pleasant.
2. 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.
3. to maintain a certain condition or state
   Despite the challenges, she stayed optimistic throughout the ordeal.
4. to reinforce or secure with a support
   The carpenter used a metal bracket to stay the wobbly bookshelf.

noun “stay”

1. the duration of time spent in a location
   His stay in the hospital lasted several weeks after the surgery.
2. a legal delay or suspension of a proceeding or punishment
   The court issued a stay on the new law until further review.
3. a rope or wire used to support a ship's mast
   The sailor checked the tension of the stays before setting sail.