Stay away Meaning in English
expression
ˈsteɪ/ /əˈweɪ
STAY uh-WAY
stˈeɪ/ /ɐwˈeɪ
stay uh-WAY
Definition
To keep a distance from someone or something, either physically or emotionally, often because it is dangerous or unwanted.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used as an imperative ('Stay away!'), or with 'from' plus a noun ('stay away from trouble'). Can refer to keeping physical or emotional distance. Not the same as 'go away' (which means to leave).
Spanish: mantenerse alejado - alejarsePortuguese (BR): ficar longe - manter distânciaPortuguese (PT): ficar longe - manter distânciaChinese (Simplified): 远离Chinese (Traditional): 遠離Hindi: दूर रहनाArabic: ابتعدBengali: দূরে থাকো - এড়িয়ে চলোRussian: держаться подальше - избегатьJapanese: 近づかない - 避けるVietnamese: tránh xaKorean: 멀리하다 - 피하다Turkish: uzak durmak - yaklaşmamakUrdu: دور رہناIndonesian: menjauh - menghindari
Example Sentences
Please stay away from the edge of the cliff.
basic
You should stay away from junk food.
basic
Dogs can be scary, so my brother tries to stay away from them.
basic
I try to stay away from gossip at work.
natural
If you're not feeling well, you should stay away so others don't get sick.
natural
That place gives me bad vibes—I’d rather stay away.
natural