(idiomatic) To persist or continue, especially with regard to something difficult.

Alternative form of staylace

(literally) To remain in a raised or upright position. / To remain awake, to not go to bed. / (euphemistic) To maintain an erection.

Alternative spelling of stay-at-home

(chiefly attributive) Of a parent, not employed, and rather devoting more time to one's children.

Not to vote in an election; not to turn out; not to make it to the polls / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see stay, at, home.

A person who prefers to stay at home rather than socialize.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see stay, behind. / (idiomatic) To remain where one is, whilst others leave.

Alternative form of stay-behind

(nautical) A stay connecting the mastheads of a multi-masted rig such as a schooner or ketch.