Stay up

verb

Word Frequency: 1.0

Definitions

1.verbTo remain in a raised or upright position.

"These trousers are too big around the waist. They won't stay up."

2.verbTo remain awake, to not go to bed.

"My plane leaves at 6:00 in the morning, so I plan to stay up until then and sleep on the plane."

3.verbTo maintain an erection.

"He told his lover he has a problem staying up."

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