Stick around Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɪk/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
STIK-uh-ROWND
stˈɪk/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
STIK-uh-ROWND
Definition
To stay in a place for a period of time, usually waiting for something to happen or someone to arrive.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and conversational. Often used when asking someone not to leave yet, or to wait nearby. Can imply waiting for more information or until something is finished. Not literal: doesn't involve 'stick' as an object.
Spanish: quedarse - quedarse cercaPortuguese (BR): ficar por aqui - esperarPortuguese (PT): ficar por aqui - esperarChinese (Simplified): 留下来 - 待在附近Chinese (Traditional): 留下來 - 待在附近Hindi: यहीं रहना - आसपास रहनाArabic: ابقَ هنا - ابقَ بالجوارBengali: থাকো - অপেক্ষা করোRussian: остаться - задержатьсяJapanese: 残る - 少し待つVietnamese: ở lại - chờ đợiKorean: 머무르다 - 기다리다Turkish: ortalıkta kalmak - beklemekUrdu: رکنا - یہیں رہناIndonesian: tinggal dulu - menunggu
Example Sentences
Can you stick around for a few minutes?
basic
I'm going to stick around after class.
basic
Please stick around until I get back.
basic
If you stick around, you might catch the surprise announcement.
natural
Everyone left, but I decided to stick around just in case.
natural
Just stick around—I won't be long!
natural