stay out
"Stay out" is a versatile phrasal verb commonly used in everyday language to describe remaining outside or avoiding involvement.
Definition
B1General
(informal)To remain away from home, often during nighttime.
Example
- She likes to stay out late on weekends.
- The dog stayed out all night.
B1General
(informal)To avoid entering a place or becoming involved in a situation.
Example
- Please stay out of my room.
- He decided to stay out of the argument.
B2Labor
(technical)To continue participating in a strike.
Example
- The workers decided to stay out until their demands were met.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "stay out":
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