Phrasal verb
stay put
To remain in the same place or position; not to move.
Meanings
To remain in the same place or position; not to move.
Examples
- Could you please stay put while I quickly grab the forgotten item from inside?
- Even with strong winds, the newly installed fence managed to stay put.
- She was told to stay put on the park bench until her parents returned from the snack bar.
More phrasal verbs
- go on To go on means to continue or keep happening.
- carry out To carry out something means to do it or complete it, especially a plan, task, or instruction.
- set up To set up means to arrange or prepare something so it is ready to use or happen.
- pick up “Pick up” most commonly means to collect someone or something from a place, usually by going there.
- go back To go back means to return to a place, time, or earlier situation.