Stick around

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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.
Visual representation of "stick around" - To stay in one place for a period of time

Often appears as...

  • stick around for a while
  • stick around after

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Colloquial

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Informal Usage

Used mainly in casual conversations and less formal settings.

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Are you going to stick around after the show? I'd love to grab a bite.
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Temporal Context

Implies a choice to continue being present for an unspecified, possibly short, duration.

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If you stick around for ten more minutes, you can meet the director.
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No Obligation

Suggests staying by choice rather than requirement or necessity.

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Feel free to stick around after class if you want to discuss the assignment.
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