stay out

verb

stayed out; staying out; stays out
1
: to avoid going into a place
They kicked us out of the bar and told us to stay out.
2
: to spend time away from home
She stayed out dancing all night.

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When the family got back into the carriage, the driver stayed out to take a photo. — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026 Cooling centers provide spaces where area residents can get into air conditioning and stay out of the heat. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 29 June 2026 Tips for staying safe in the heat Drinking plenty of fluids, seeking shade or air-conditioning and staying out of the sun can help protect you from heat. — Dorany Pineda, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026 Weather and public safety officials are discouraging people from going to the beach and are emphasizing that beachgoers stay out of the water and off the rocks. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stay out

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stay out of (something)
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“Stay out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20out. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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