stay up
Third Person
stays up
Present Participle
staying up
Past Tense
stayed up
Past Participle
stayed up
1
to choose not to go to bed and remain awake
- The writer stayed up writing the final chapter of their novel, eager to finish the story.
- The gamers stayed up playing their favorite video game, engrossed in its immersive world.
- The night shift worker always stays up during their shift to ensure the smooth operation of their job.
- The students stayed up studying for the exam, reviewing their notes and practicing problem-solving.
Synonyms:
2
to remain elevated or in an upright position
- The flag stayed up on the pole, fluttering proudly in the breeze.
- The kite stayed up in the sky, soaring with the wind's currents.
- The umbrella stayed up, providing shade and protection from the sun.
- The hot air balloon stayed up in the sky, floating peacefully with the wind.
- The tower crane stayed up high above the construction site, lifting heavy materials with precision.
3
(of a system or machine) to remain functional
- Despite challenges, the company has managed to stay up in the competitive market
- The website needs to stay up during peak hours.
- Machines should stay up for the overnight workload.
- Servers will stay up for system testing.
- The generator will stay up during the entire event.
4
(of a sports teams) to remain in the current league or division without being being moved to a lower one
- The football team needs to stay up in the league to secure their spot for the next season.
- The team hopes to stay up in the Premier League this season.
- The athlete's rigorous training is essential to stay up in the competition.
- We are doing everything we can to stay up in the rankings.
- Despite the challenges, he wants to stay up in the race for the championship.