stay off
phrasal verb
stayed off; staying off; stays off
1
: to avoid (something)
Let's stay off the subject of politics.
She's doing a good job of staying off drugs.
2
: to not go on (something)
Please stay off the grass.
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Other doctors stayed off work for weeks to demand justice for her and better security at public hospitals.
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Reuters, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
On Wednesday morning, all residents were urged to heed evacuation orders, stay off the roads and work from home amid poor air quality.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
But the agency warned drivers to stay off icy roads if at all possible.
—NBC News, 7 Jan. 2025
Authorities continue to urge caution and recommend staying off the roads during the storm to ensure safety.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Reuters, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
On Wednesday morning, all residents were urged to heed evacuation orders, stay off the roads and work from home amid poor air quality.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
But the agency warned drivers to stay off icy roads if at all possible.
—NBC News, 7 Jan. 2025
Authorities continue to urge caution and recommend staying off the roads during the storm to ensure safety.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Stay off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20off. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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