stay up
phrasal verb·3 senses·particle up
Meanings
Not go to bed at the usual time
Why “up”? You stay at the needed level, pace, or state.
“We stayed up late watching films.”
“They stayed up to watch the election results.”
“She stayed up all night to finish the essay.”
“Maya and Leo stayed up late talking at the seaside hotel.”
Remain in a raised or upright position
Why “up”? A person or thing moves from a lower place or position to a higher one.
“I tied a knot so the ribbon would stay up.”
“The shelf stayed up after we added two screws.”
“The tent stayed up despite the strong wind.”
(of a price, level or value)remain at a high point
“House prices have stayed up despite the slowdown.”
“Fuel costs stayed up through the winter.”
“Her temperature stayed up all night.”
Don't confuse with
Stay up means not go to bed at the usual time. Stay out means remain outside or away from a place.
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
stay out
A contrast learners often mix up
Remain outside or away from a place or situation
call up
Same up pattern: upward
Telephone someone; Order someone to join military service; Display information on a screen or computer; Bring a memory or feeling vividly to mind; Select a player for a higher-level team
catch up
Same up pattern: same level
Reach the same level or position as someone ahead; Get up to date with news, work or events you have missed; (of bad behaviour or neglect) start to have unavoidable consequences; Spend time talking to a friend after a period apart
climb up
Same up pattern: upward
Ascend by gripping or stepping
get up
Same up pattern: upward
Move from lying or sitting to an upright or standing position; Increase in strength
hold up
Same up pattern: upward
Raise and keep raised; Delay a person or process
jump up
Same up pattern: upward
Spring upward into the air
keep up
Same up pattern: same level
Continue at the same level or rate; Move at the same speed as someone else; Stay informed about something current; Prevent someone from going to bed or sleeping; Prevent something from falling down; Maintain pretences, an appearance or a habit; Match the social or financial standard of others
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