Stay on Meaning in English
expression
ˈsteɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
STAY-awn, STAY-ahn
stˈeɪ/ /ˈɒn
STAY-on
Definition
To remain in a place, position, or job after you might normally leave; to not leave when others do.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for extending a visit, job, or in situations like "stay on after class." Can sound slightly formal or neutral. Different from just "stay"—the "on" stresses continuing beyond usual time.
Spanish: quedarse - permanecerPortuguese (BR): ficar - permanecerPortuguese (PT): ficar - permanecerChinese (Simplified): 继续留下 - 继续待下Chinese (Traditional): 繼續留下 - 繼續待下Hindi: रुके रहना - बने रहनाArabic: البقاء - الاستمرار في البقاءBengali: থেকে থাকা - থেকে যাওয়া (নির্দিষ্ট সময়ের বেশি)Russian: оставаться - продолжать оставатьсяJapanese: 残る - 居残るVietnamese: ở lại (lâu hơn) - tiếp tục ở lạiKorean: 남아 있다 - 계속 머무르다Turkish: kalmak (daha uzun süre) - devam etmekUrdu: رہنا جاری رکھنا - مزید رکے رہناIndonesian: ở lại (lâu hơn) - tiếp tục ở lại
Example Sentences
Can you stay on for a few more minutes?
basic
She decided to stay on after the party ended.
basic
He will stay on at the company for another year.
basic
A few students stayed on after class to ask questions.
natural
If you stay on in your position, you’ll get more experience.
natural
We love this city so much that we might stay on for the whole summer.
natural