Definitions

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  • verb transitive To secure or steady; cause to come to a fixed position or state; bring to a halt or stop.

Etymologies

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From be- +‎ stay, from Middle English *stayen, steyen, from Old French estaier, estayer ("to prop, stay, support"), from estaye ("prop, support"), of Germanic origin. More at stay.

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Examples

  • "You know, for years Paula has said she was the worst-paid one and if I was on her business team ... my advice would bestay at the show even if they pay you a dollar because the visibility is so important," Bragman said.

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