stay out

verb

1. (intr) to remain away from home

   the cat stayed out all night

2. (tr) to remain beyond the end of

   to stay out a welcome

3. (tr) to remain throughout

   to stay the night out

Example Sentences

They’ll get high and stay out all night, talking heart to heart, which does seem authentically teenage.

From Los Angeles Times

Even if he is found guilty Mr Thaksin could stay out of prison on bail while he appeals.

From BBC

The terms of that bargain have never been made public – Mr Thaksin has always insisted there was no deal - but it is likely they included an agreement that he would keep a low profile and stay out of politics.

From BBC

And the price for him being allowed to stay out of jail may be that his party calls an early election, at a time when its poor performance in government could result in it losing many of its seats in parliament.

From BBC

Ms Sandeman urged both locals and visitors to the area to stay out of the water where Reggie has been spotted.

From BBC

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