stick around

British  

verb

1. informal (intr, adverb) to remain in a place, esp awaiting something

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stick around Idioms  

1. Remain, linger, as in I hope you'll stick around till the end. This idiom uses stick in the sense of “stay.” [Colloquial; early 1900s]

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Example Sentences

If something sticks around long enough, demands to be acknowledged relentlessly enough, that contempt can soften as thinking shifts from current annoyance to historical significance.

From Salon

The decision to loosen or do away with restrictions meant to ensure new hires stick around reflects the frenzied competition for top-tier technical talent within the AI industry.

From The Wall Street Journal

Municipal Code, so the streamlined process will stick around even after Bass leaves office.

From Los Angeles Times

Jelf didn’t stick around long, and when asked why there’s no formal mascot today, Grant laughs.

From Los Angeles Times

According to Tally, multiple players were “ready to move on,” and some told the administration they were more concerned about whether their position coaches were sticking around.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• continue
• endure
• go on
• hover
• last
• linger
• live
• persist
• prevail
• stand
• stop
• survive
• wait