stick to

verb

1. (also tr) to adhere or cause to adhere to

2. to continue constantly at

3. to remain faithful to

4. not to move or digress from

   the speaker stuck closely to his subject

5. informal,  to be stolen by someone

Idioms and Phrases

Remain loyal; see stick by .

Persist in or continue applying oneself to, as in I'm sticking to my opinion that he's basically honest , or The music teacher told John to stick to the clarinet, at least until the end of the year . [First half of 1500s] Also see stick to one's guns ; stick to one's last .

Example Sentences

Remove the silicone handle, and the pan is oven-safe up to 500 degrees, but to extend its life, generally stick to low to medium heat.

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But when the failing company has been a piercer of more than 100 million ears, nobody can stick to courtroom decorum.

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But the UK government is sticking to its position that the lack of an official invitation means the policing bill is not theirs to cover.

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Researchers warned the gulf in side effects could affect people's health and whether they could stick to their prescription.

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What morning rituals do you try to stick to?

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