stay put

idiom

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

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However, when asked on Monday about the report, O'Connell expressed his desire to stay put in Minneapolis. Scott Thompson, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025 The department recommends that residents whose cars do slide off the road should stay put and wait for help to arrive rather than attempting to move their cars again. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025 Or maybe people just decided to stay put during a contentious and momentous election year. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2025 Surrounding mountains and a beautiful golden-sand beach make this an idyllic spot for those looking to stay put or a convenient launch pad for those excited to explore the island. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024 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 18 Jan. 2025.

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