Stay out Meaning in English
expression
ˈsteɪ/ /ˈaʊt
STAY OWT
stˈeɪ/ /ˈaʊt
stay OWT
Definition
To not go inside a place, or to not get involved in a situation or someone else’s business.
Usage & Nuances
Often used as a command or advice ("Stay out!"). Can mean physically not entering or not getting involved in other people’s issues ("stay out of trouble"). Informal and common in everyday conversation.
Spanish: quedarse fuera - no entrar - no metersePortuguese (BR): ficar fora - não entrar - não se envolverPortuguese (PT): ficar fora - não entrar - não se envolverChinese (Simplified): 待在外面 - 不介入Chinese (Traditional): 待在外面 - 不介入Hindi: बाहर रहना - हस्तक्षेप न करनाArabic: البقاء خارجاً - عدم التدخلBengali: বাইরে থাকো - দূরে থাকো (হস্তক্ষেপ না করা)Russian: не вмешиваться - не входитьJapanese: 入らない - 関わらないVietnamese: đừng vào - đừng can dựKorean: 나가지 않고 있다 - 관여하지 않다Turkish: dışarıda kalmak - karışmamakUrdu: باہر رہو - مداخلت نہ کروIndonesian: tetap di luar - tidak ikut campur
Example Sentences
Please stay out of my room.
basic
It’s late. Don’t stay out too long.
basic
You should stay out of trouble.
basic
They told me to stay out of their argument.
natural
If you see police activity, just stay out of the way.
natural
Why can’t you just stay out of my business?
natural