Stick around
verb
To stay in one place for a period of time.
After the meeting, she decided to stick around for a while and chat with her colleagues.
Often appears as...
- stick around for a while
- stick around after
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To stay in a situation or relationship, even if it is difficult or not enjoyable.
Even though the job was challenging, he stuck around because he believed things would improve.
Often appears as...
- stick around even if
- stick around despite
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To stay in one place for a period of time.
After the meeting, she decided to stick around for a while and chat with her colleagues.
Often appears as...
- stick around for a while
- stick around after
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To stay in a situation or relationship, even if it is difficult or not enjoyable.
Even though the job was challenging, he stuck around because he believed things would improve.
Often appears as...
- stick around even if
- stick around despite
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Usage
Used mainly in casual conversations and less formal settings.
Are you going to stick around after the show? I'd love to grab a bite.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporal Context
Implies a choice to continue being present for an unspecified, possibly short, duration.
If you stick around for ten more minutes, you can meet the director.
Pro Tip 3/3No Obligation
Suggests staying by choice rather than requirement or necessity.
Feel free to stick around after class if you want to discuss the assignment.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Usage
Used mainly in casual conversations and less formal settings.
Are you going to stick around after the show? I'd love to grab a bite.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporal Context
Implies a choice to continue being present for an unspecified, possibly short, duration.
If you stick around for ten more minutes, you can meet the director.
Pro Tip 3/3No Obligation
Suggests staying by choice rather than requirement or necessity.
Feel free to stick around after class if you want to discuss the assignment.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Usage
Used mainly in casual conversations and less formal settings.
Are you going to stick around after the show? I'd love to grab a bite.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporal Context
Implies a choice to continue being present for an unspecified, possibly short, duration.
If you stick around for ten more minutes, you can meet the director.
Pro Tip 3/3No Obligation
Suggests staying by choice rather than requirement or necessity.
Feel free to stick around after class if you want to discuss the assignment.
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