Stay in
phrasal verb
To remain inside or at home.
I decided to stay in tonight instead of going to the party.
Often appears as...
- stay in tonight
- stay in bed
phrasal verb
To not go out socially.
They usually stay in on weekdays because of their early work schedule.
Often appears as...
- stay in on weekdays
- stay in on weekends
phrasal verb
To remain in a competition.
Despite the loss, they managed to stay in the tournament.
Often appears as...
- stay in the game
- stay in the tournament
Usage tips
Sporting
phrasal verb
To continue doing something or participating in an activity.
I decided to stay in the field of education after trying many jobs.
Often appears as...
- stay in the field
- stay in the job
phrasal verb
To retain in a particular condition or position.
The manager managed to stay in control despite the crisis.
Often appears as...
- stay in control
- stay in shape
phrasal verb
To remain inside or at home.
I decided to stay in tonight instead of going to the party.
Often appears as...
- stay in tonight
- stay in bed
phrasal verb
To not go out socially.
They usually stay in on weekdays because of their early work schedule.
Often appears as...
- stay in on weekdays
- stay in on weekends
phrasal verb
To remain in a competition.
Despite the loss, they managed to stay in the tournament.
Often appears as...
- stay in the game
- stay in the tournament
Usage tips
Sporting
phrasal verb
To continue doing something or participating in an activity.
I decided to stay in the field of education after trying many jobs.
Often appears as...
- stay in the field
- stay in the job
phrasal verb
To retain in a particular condition or position.
The manager managed to stay in control despite the crisis.
Often appears as...
- stay in control
- stay in shape
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Evenings
Used for informal, relaxed evenings when choosing not to attend events.
After a tiring week, they preferred to stay in and unwind.
Pro Tip 2/3Choice of Comfort
Expresses preference for the comfort of one's home over going out.
It's cold outside, let's stay in and have hot cocoa.
Pro Tip 3/3Conveys Routine
Can indicate a regular habit or routine of not going out.
She likes to stay in and read books every Friday night.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Evenings
Used for informal, relaxed evenings when choosing not to attend events.
After a tiring week, they preferred to stay in and unwind.
Pro Tip 2/3Choice of Comfort
Expresses preference for the comfort of one's home over going out.
It's cold outside, let's stay in and have hot cocoa.
Pro Tip 3/3Conveys Routine
Can indicate a regular habit or routine of not going out.
She likes to stay in and read books every Friday night.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Evenings
Used for informal, relaxed evenings when choosing not to attend events.
After a tiring week, they preferred to stay in and unwind.
Pro Tip 2/3Choice of Comfort
Expresses preference for the comfort of one's home over going out.
It's cold outside, let's stay in and have hot cocoa.
Pro Tip 3/3Conveys Routine
Can indicate a regular habit or routine of not going out.
She likes to stay in and read books every Friday night.
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