stay-put
Chunk: stay-put
Formulaic Unit
Meaning: A common, slightly informal idiom meaning to remain in one's current location without moving. It is often used as an imperative command for safety or convenience.
💬 Contextual Examples
- Stay put while I go find someone to help us.
- The doctor told him to stay put in bed until his fever goes down.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: If you get lost in the forest, the best advice is to ______ put.
Answer:
stay
Practice 2: Just stay ______; I will bring the car around to the front door.
Answer:
put
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: put