Outstay: meaning, definitions and examples
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outstay
[ aʊtˈsteɪ ]
time duration
To outstay means to remain in a place longer than is appropriate or longer than others. It can indicate overstaying one's welcome or simply spending more time in a location than intended.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He didn't want to outstay his welcome at the party.
- The guests seemed to outstay their invitation.
- She felt like she might outstay her time in the city.
- We should leave now, or we'll outstay our welcome.
Translations
Translations of the word "outstay" in other languages:
🇵🇹 permanecer demais
🇮🇳 ज़्यादा समय बिताना
🇩🇪 überziehen
🇮🇩 tinggal terlalu lama
🇺🇦 залишитися занадто довго
🇵🇱 przebywać za długo
🇯🇵 居座る
🇫🇷 dépasser
🇪🇸 permanecer demasiado tiempo
🇹🇷 fazla kalmak
🇰🇷 오래 머물다
🇸🇦 البقاء لفترة طويلة
🇨🇿 přetahovat
🇸🇰 zostať príliš dlho
🇨🇳 逗留过久
🇸🇮 prebivati predolgo
🇮🇸 vera of lengi
🇰🇿 ұзақ уақыт болу
🇬🇪 ხანგრძლივად ყოფნა
🇦🇿 çox qalmaq
🇲🇽 permanecer demasiado tiempo
Etymology
The word 'outstay' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'out-' and the verb 'stay'. The prefix 'out-' often conveys a sense of exceeding or surpassing. In this context, 'outstay' suggests staying beyond a time limit or social norm. The word has been used in English since the late 19th century and has roots in Old English 'stāgan', which means 'to stand' or 'to remain'. The evolving usage of 'outstay' reflects cultural attitudes toward hospitality and social etiquette, particularly the importance of not overstaying one's welcome. Over time, the term has been employed in various contexts, from social gatherings to temporary accommodations, illustrating the interplay between language and social customs.