Stay away
verb phrase
To avoid or not go near someone or something.
I told my little brother to stay away from the hot stove.
Often appears as...
- stay away from trouble
- stay away from me
verb phrase
To refrain from being involved with something.
Stay away from drugs and bad habits.
Often appears as...
- stay away from gambling
- stay away from conflict
verb phrase
To not visit or attend something.
People were asked to stay away from the area due to a gas leak.
Often appears as...
- stay away from the scene
- stay away from public spaces
verb phrase
To stop thinking about someone you have a romantic feeling for.
You need to stay away from Jack, as he is not good for you.
Often appears as...
- stay away from him
- stay away from her
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb phrase
To avoid or not go near someone or something.
I told my little brother to stay away from the hot stove.
Often appears as...
- stay away from trouble
- stay away from me
verb phrase
To refrain from being involved with something.
Stay away from drugs and bad habits.
Often appears as...
- stay away from gambling
- stay away from conflict
verb phrase
To not visit or attend something.
People were asked to stay away from the area due to a gas leak.
Often appears as...
- stay away from the scene
- stay away from public spaces
verb phrase
To stop thinking about someone you have a romantic feeling for.
You need to stay away from Jack, as he is not good for you.
Often appears as...
- stay away from him
- stay away from her
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Distance
Often refers to maintaining space for safety or privacy reasons.
Please stay away from the edge of the cliff.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Physical
Can also mean avoid getting involved, not just physically staying distant.
They stay away from political discussions.
Pro Tip 3/3No Contact
Implies no interaction or communication with someone or something.
She decided to stay away from social media for a while.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Distance
Often refers to maintaining space for safety or privacy reasons.
Please stay away from the edge of the cliff.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Physical
Can also mean avoid getting involved, not just physically staying distant.
They stay away from political discussions.
Pro Tip 3/3No Contact
Implies no interaction or communication with someone or something.
She decided to stay away from social media for a while.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Distance
Often refers to maintaining space for safety or privacy reasons.
Please stay away from the edge of the cliff.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Physical
Can also mean avoid getting involved, not just physically staying distant.
They stay away from political discussions.
Pro Tip 3/3No Contact
Implies no interaction or communication with someone or something.
She decided to stay away from social media for a while.
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