verb

staying

Translation

staying, remaining

I am staying with my parents.

Staying inside is a good idea.

((at/in a place)) to remain at a location I am staying at a hotel.

((adjective)) to continue in a state Staying calm is important.

((with sb.)) to live with someone temporarily She is staying with her aunt.

Synonyms: remain, wait, linger; Antonyms: leave, go, depart

From Old French 'ester' (to stand, stay), from Latin 'stare' (to stand).

Imagine telling a dog to 'Stay!' and it remains in one spot.