stay out
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out
Meanings
Remain outside or away from a place or situation
Why “out”? Out can mean away from sight, people, or access. You cannot see it, reach it, or join it.
“Stay out of the kitchen while I cook.”
“Stay out of the garage tonight.”
Don't confuse with
Stay out means remain outside or away from a place. Stay up means not go to bed at the usual time.
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“Stay out of the kitchen while I cook.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
stay up
A contrast learners often mix up
Not go to bed at the usual time; Remain in a raised or upright position; (of a price, level or value) remain at a high point
block out
Same out pattern: hiding
Stop light, noise, or a thought from reaching you
blot out
Same out pattern: hiding
Cover or hide something so it can no longer be seen
hide out
Same out pattern: hiding
Stay in a secret place to avoid being found
keep out
Same out pattern: hiding
Prevent someone or something from entering
lock out
Same out pattern: hiding
Prevent someone from entering by locking the door
shut out
Same out pattern: hiding
Prevent someone or something from being included
stay ahead
Same base verb: stay
Remain in a leading position
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