Stay up

verb

Not going to bed until later than usual.

I often stay up late to watch movies.
Visual representation of "stay up" - Not going to bed until later than usual

Often appears as...

  • stay up late
  • stay up all night
verb

To remain in an upright position.

The toddler is learning how to stay up without support.
Visual representation of "stay up" - To remain in an upright position

Often appears as...

  • stay up without support
  • stay up straight
verb

To continue to operate or function.

The software wall stay up even in the event of a power cut.
Visual representation of "stay up" - To continue to operate or function

Often appears as...

  • stay up during power cut
  • stay up despite glitches

Usage tips

Technical

verb

Not going to bed until later than usual.

I often stay up late to watch movies.
Visual representation of "stay up" - Not going to bed until later than usual

Often appears as...

  • stay up late
  • stay up all night
verb

To remain in an upright position.

The toddler is learning how to stay up without support.
Visual representation of "stay up" - To remain in an upright position

Often appears as...

  • stay up without support
  • stay up straight
verb

To continue to operate or function.

The software wall stay up even in the event of a power cut.
Visual representation of "stay up" - To continue to operate or function

Often appears as...

  • stay up during power cut
  • stay up despite glitches

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "stay up"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Late Activities

Refers to activities done late at night instead of sleeping.

Illustration for Late Activities
They love to stay up playing video games.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Social Context

Often used when discussing social events or gatherings.

Illustration for Social Context
We usually stay up chatting whenever she visits.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Nighttime Studying

Commonly associated with studying or working late.

Illustration for Nighttime Studying
During exam period, many students stay up revising.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Late Activities

Refers to activities done late at night instead of sleeping.

Illustration for Late Activities
They love to stay up playing video games.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Social Context

Often used when discussing social events or gatherings.

Illustration for Social Context
We usually stay up chatting whenever she visits.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Nighttime Studying

Commonly associated with studying or working late.

Illustration for Nighttime Studying
During exam period, many students stay up revising.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Late Activities

Refers to activities done late at night instead of sleeping.

Illustration for Late Activities
They love to stay up playing video games.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Social Context

Often used when discussing social events or gatherings.

Illustration for Social Context
We usually stay up chatting whenever she visits.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Nighttime Studying

Commonly associated with studying or working late.

Illustration for Nighttime Studying
During exam period, many students stay up revising.
Visual representation of the word "Stay up"

Never forget "Stay up"

Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google PlayGet it from MicrosoftGet it on AppGallery
Chrome

WordUp Chrome Extension

As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.

Get Chrome Extension
Back to top