STAY

Definition

1. noun continuing or remaining in a place or state.
2. noun the state of inactivity following an interruption. — synonyms: arrest, check, halt, hitch, stop, stoppage
3. noun a judicial order forbidding some action until an event occurs or the order is lifted.
4. noun a thin strip of metal or bone that is used to stiffen a garment (e.g. a corset).
5. noun (nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar.
6. verb stay the same. — synonyms: remain, rest
7. verb stay put (in a certain place). — synonyms: stick, stick_around, stay_put
8. verb dwell. — synonyms: bide, abide
9. verb continue in a place, position, or situation. — synonyms: stay_on, continue, remain
10. verb remain behind.
11. verb stop or halt. — synonyms: detain, delay
12. verb stay behind. — synonyms: persist, remain
13. verb hang on during a trial of endurance. — synonyms: last_out, ride_out, outride
14. verb stop a judicial process.
15. verb fasten with stays.
16. verb overcome or allay. — synonyms: quell, appease