stay on

phrasal verb

stayed on; staying on; stays on

: to continue to work at a job

She thought about retiring, but she finally decided to stay on for a few more years.

After she graduated, she stayed on at the college, working in the alumnae office.

: to continue taking (a medication, drug, etc.)

I have to stay on the antibiotics for a full two weeks.

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However, logistics employment has managed to stay on an even keel even as companies like FedEx, UPS and DHL make their cuts. —

Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024 Katie Jenner Education Secretary Katie Jenner will stay on under the Braun administration, his team announced Thursday. —

Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024 The wide-leg pants keep things breezy while also staying on theme with its contrast hem detailing. —

Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024 By staying on top of workforce trends and leveraging cutting-edge solutions, organizations can position themselves to effectively harness the power of the flexible global talent pool and drive business success. —

Runar Reistrup, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stay on