stay put

idiom

: to not move or go anywhere
Stay put until I get back.

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The record says McCollum made the right decision to stay put. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2025 That meant refining the software interface and building a powerful magnet strong enough to stay put through a lead-footed ride. Mike Dojc, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 Many are choosing to stay put with their low-rate mortgages or opt to rent instead of buying. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025 While lip balm is great for hydrating and nourishing your lips, a lip primer takes things further by creating a grippy, smooth base that helps lipstick apply evenly, last longer, and stay put without smudging or feathering. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stay put

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“Stay put.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20put. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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