Stay around Meaning in English
expression
ˈsteɪ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
STAY uh-ROWND
stˈeɪ/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
STAY uh-ROWND
Definition
To remain nearby or not leave a place, often because you are waiting or want to be available if needed.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; commonly used for physical presence ('Can you stay around?'). Often implies willingness to help or just not leaving. Not the same as 'stick around' (slightly more casual) or 'hang around' (can mean lingering aimlessly). Can be used when waiting for something to happen.
Spanish: quedarse cerca - permanecer por aquíPortuguese (BR): ficar por perto - permanecer por aquiPortuguese (PT): ficar por perto - permanecer por aquiChinese (Simplified): 待在附近 - 留在这里Chinese (Traditional): 待在附近 - 留在這裡Hindi: आसपास रहनाArabic: البقاء بالقربBengali: থেকে থাকা - আশপাশে থাকাRussian: поблизости оставаться - быть рядомJapanese: 近くにいる - 居残るVietnamese: ở lại gần - quanh quẩnKorean: 근처에 머물다 - 주변에 있다Turkish: yakında kalmak - etrafta kalmakUrdu: آس پاس رہنا - قریب رہناIndonesian: tetap di sekitar - tetap berada di dekat
Example Sentences
Please stay around after the meeting for questions.
basic
Do you want to stay around until dinner?
basic
I will stay around in case you need help.
basic
Are you going to stay around for the party later?
natural
He doesn't really stay around long after work.
natural
If you stay around, you might hear some exciting news.
natural