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Going somewhere, typically with some degree of difficulty
“Let's get dressed now so we can actually start getting to the event.”
Opposite of present participle for to stay in the same place, position or level
Opposite of present participle for to leave or flee from a place or group
“Take Uncle Ted to the pub, and I'll stay here with Joan and keep her company.”
Opposite of present participle for to make a trip to or visit
“We had initially planned a holiday but decided to stay put because of work commitments.”
Opposite of present participle for leaving and arriving
Opposite of present participle for to move or depart to another place
“We decided to remain at the beach for a couple of hours and wait for the sunset.”
Opposite of present participle for to begin to move in a given direction
“We need to stay right here and not go anywhere until the time arrives for us to do so.”
Opposite of present participle for to transfer into another vehicle (train, bus, etc.)
“I will need to sit tight when the train stops at Brussels before arriving at my destination.”
Opposite of present participle for to go from one place to another
“I will stay and keep a lookout for anything unusual.”
Opposite of present participle for to move past someone or something with force
“Sarah had to wait until the crowd dispersed before she could proceed to take a photo with one of her idols.”
Opposite of present participle for to head straight towards a specified direction or object, usually at an accelerated speed
“The last remaining warriors of the vanquished army would hold their ground despite being outnumbered.”
Opposite of present participle for to cause people to leave a building or place
“When you hear the alarm, stay in the building until further instruction.”
(informal) Opposite of present participle for to move or depart hastily
“Do you mind if we stay here a little longer?”
Opposite of present participle for to engage in a journey for purposes of discovery
“They were content in their comfort zone and decided to stay put rather than wander into the unknown.”
Opposite of present participle for to transfer oneself to another place, especially in the company of others
“Stay where you are and I will be right back with a tray.”
Opposite of present participle for to get ahead of
“She would block my path and I would have to remain where I was for the duration of the escalator journey.”
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