Overstayed Meaning in English
word · lemma: overstay
ˌoʊvɝˈsteɪd
oh-ver-STAYD
ˌəʊvəstˈeɪd
oh-vuh-STAYD
Definition
To stay somewhere longer than you are allowed or expected, usually referring to visas or invitations.
Usage & Nuances
Common in immigration and travel contexts: 'overstayed my visa.' Can also be used for guests who stay too long. Formal and neutral; not used for everyday lateness (use 'late' or 'delayed' for those cases).
Spanish: quedarse más tiempo del permitidoPortuguese (BR): ficar além do permitidoPortuguese (PT): ficar além do permitidoChinese (Simplified): 逾期逗留Chinese (Traditional): 逾期逗留Hindi: समय सीमा से अधिक रहनाArabic: تجاوز مدة الإقامةBengali: সময়ের চেয়ে বেশি থাকা - অনুমতির বেশি থাকাRussian: превысить срок пребыванияJapanese: 滞在期間を超えた - 長居したVietnamese: lưu trú quá hạnKorean: 체류 기간을 초과하다 - 오래 머물다Turkish: kalma süresini aşmak - misafirlikte uzun kalmakUrdu: مقررہ مدت سے زیادہ ٹھہرناIndonesian: tinggal melebihi waktu yang diizinkan
Example Sentences
He overstayed his visa and now has to pay a fine.
basic
We overstayed at the party and missed the last bus home.
basic
Guests who have overstayed may make the hosts uncomfortable.
basic
I didn’t realize I had overstayed until I saw the notice.
natural
They overstayed their welcome a bit, but nobody minded.
natural
If you have overstayed in the country, contact immigration services immediately.
natural