Stay back Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsteɪ/ /ˈbæk

STAY BAK

UK

stˈeɪ/ /bˈæk

STAY BAK

Definition

To remain in a place instead of leaving or moving forward, often to keep a safe distance or to let others go first.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used in safety contexts (“Please stay back from the edge”) or when teachers ask students to remain behind. Can imply keeping distance (physically or metaphorically). Alternative: 'hold back' (more about restraint). Avoid literal use for staying at home—use 'stay home'.

• Spanish: quedarse atrás - mantenerse alejado
• Portuguese (BR): ficar para trás - manter distância
• Portuguese (PT): ficar para trás - manter distância
• Chinese (Simplified): 留在后面 - 保持距离
• Chinese (Traditional): 留在後面 - 保持距離
• Hindi: पीछे रहना - दूर रहना
• Arabic: ابقَ بعيدًا - تراجع
• Bengali: পিছনে থাকো - দূরে থাকো
• Russian: остаться позади - держаться подальше
• Japanese: 離れている - 下がる
• Vietnamese: lùi lại - đứng lùi
• Korean: 뒤로 물러나다 - 떨어져 있다
• Turkish: geri durmak - geride kalmak
• Urdu: پیچھے رہنا - دور رہنا
• Indonesian: menjauh - tetap di belakang

Example Sentences

Please stay back from the edge.

basic

You have to stay back after class for extra help.

basic

Dogs should stay back from the road.

basic

Everyone, stay back! It’s dangerous here.

natural

If you feel sick, just stay back and rest.

natural

They told us to stay back while the workers fixed the wires.

natural