Definitions
1.nounContinuance or a period of time spent in a place; abode for an indefinite time; sojourn."I hope you enjoyed your stay in Hawaii."
2.nounA postponement, especially of an execution or other punishment."The governor granted a stay of execution."
3.nounA stop; a halt; a break or cessation of action, motion, or progress."stand at a stay"
4.nounA fixed state; fixedness; stability; permanence.
5.nounA station or fixed anchorage for vessels.
6.nounRestraint of passion; prudence; moderation; caution; steadiness; sobriety.
7.nounHindrance; let; check.
8.verbTo prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.
9.verbTo support from sinking; to sustain with strength; to satisfy in part or for the time.
10.verbTo stop; detain; keep back; delay; hinder.
11.verbTo restrain; withhold; check; stop.
12.verbTo cause to cease; to put an end to.
13.verbTo put off; defer; postpone; delay; keep back."The governor stayed the execution until the appeal could be heard."
14.verbTo hold the attention of.
15.verbTo bear up under; to endure; to hold out against; to resist.
16.verbTo wait for; await.
17.verbTo remain for the purpose of; to stay to take part in or be present at (a meal, ceremony etc.).
18.verbTo rest; depend; rely.
19.verbTo stop; come to a stand or standstill.
20.verbTo come to an end; cease."That day the storm stayed."
21.verbTo dwell; linger; tarry; wait.
22.verbTo make a stand; to stand firm.
23.verbTo hold out, as in a race or contest; last or persevere to the end."That horse stays well."
24.verbTo remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide."We stayed in Hawaii for a week. I can only stay for an hour."
25.verbTo wait; rest in patience or expectation.
26.verb(used with on or upon) To wait as an attendant; give ceremonious or submissive attendance.
27.verbTo continue to have a particular quality."Wear gloves so your hands stay warm."
28.verbTo live; reside"Hey, where do you stay at?"