Stay back

//ˈsteɪˈbek̚// verb

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To remain (at work, school, organisation, country, etc.) after normal hours intransitive

    "Many of these students, in fact, do stay back and work in Singapore after their studies are over."

  2. 2
    To keep one's distance from a place, often because of some danger. intransitive

    "'Sir, you have to get back,' said a uniformed voice, an ambulance officer this time. 'We're asking everybody to stay back.' 'I live here,' he said. 'With my wife and my boy. Have you seen them?'"

Etymology

Phrasal verb formed with English elements, stay (verb) and back (preposition).

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