stick around

verb

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

Idioms and Phrases

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]

Example Sentences

"There's a long legacy, a long heritage. You can trust it, it's going to stick around."

From BBC

The argument we are likely to hear is being rehearsed already: the prime minister told Channel 4 News that he has every intention of sticking around as Labour's leader, and made the case for why:

From BBC

The vote of confidence signals that Musk plans to stick around after a recent raise and is optimistic about Tesla’s robotaxi venture.

From Los Angeles Times

As the youngster curiously mulled about, moving sticks around, some conspicuous features became clear.

From Los Angeles Times

“The dangerous conditions are going to be coming Thursday and sticking around through the first part of the weekend,” Cohen said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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