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To remain in a specified state or position
“I have to stay behind the counter until the boss returns.”
To stay somewhere temporarily
“My parents have decided to stay with us for the weekend.”
To continue, or carry on being
“We cannot stay silent for much longer.”
To provide with a sound or secure foundation or basis
“They would stay their masts up with lengths of rope and wire.”
To put off or delay
“We are seeking simply to stay the proceedings on jurisdictional grounds.”
To (cause to) come to a stop or standstill
“The trial judge refused to stay the proceedings or to exclude evidence pursuant to section 78.”
To hinder or impede the progress of
“In case of a bond conditioned for the performance of a specific act, the court would stay proceedings on payment of the whole penalty and costs.”
To regulate or keep under control
To move or progress slowly, failing to keep up with others
To persevere or continue with a task or stance despite it being menial, difficult, or boring
Prevent the occurrence of
To stop or desist from doing something
To fasten or cause to adhere to something
To visit or stay somewhere regularly or frequently
To base on a principle, idea, feeling or physical matter
Relieve of blame, responsibility
A period of staying somewhere, especially as a visitor or guest
“We indulged in a range of outdoor activities during our stay at the national park.”
A suspension or postponement of judicial proceedings
“The trial judge would err in granting a stay of proceedings to the defendants.”
(archaic) The ending of an activity
“We must work without stay if we are to complete this project on time.”
A large rope, wire, or rod used to support a ship's mast
“You still need to attach a jib once the stay is rigged.”
The state or fact of living in a particular place
An object that is used to support something
A cancellation of the legal consequences of an offense or conviction
A thick rope of wire or hemp used for construction, mooring ships, and towing vehicles
A period during which a particular group is in power
Restraining order
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