stay on

phrasal verb

stayed on; staying on; stays on

1

: to continue to work at a job

She thought about retiring, but she finally decided to stay on for a few more years.

After she graduated, she stayed on at the college, working in the alumnae office.

2

: to continue taking (a medication, drug, etc.)

I have to stay on the antibiotics for a full two weeks.

Examples of stay on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But Republicans, who are eager to stay on the incoming president’s good side, and Johnson, trying to keep his grasp on the gavel come next year, are struggling to unify behind a plan. —Emily Brooks, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024

Check one of our many douching guides to stay on trend. —Fran Tirado, Them, 20 Dec. 2024

Large coats can sometimes need to be removed to ensure the child fits safely in their car seat, but Buckle Me Baby’s car seat coats are designed to stay on. —Robin Raven, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

At the same time, agencies must make decisions about which workers will stay on the job, which can lead to varying impacts on government operations. —Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024