Outstayed: meaning, definitions and examples
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outstayed
[ aʊtˈsteɪd ]
duration or time
To outstay means to remain longer than someone else or longer than is usual or expected in a particular place or situation. This term often implies an unjustifiable or unwelcome extension of one's stay. The act of outstaying can refer to guests who linger at a party or someone who extends their visit beyond the agreed time. It can also suggest an inefficacy or inability to leave a situation despite the appropriateness of doing so.
Synonyms
extend, linger, prolong, remain.
Examples of usage
- He outstayed his welcome at the gathering.
- The guests outstayed their invitation by several hours.
- She often outstays friends when they are hosting.
- They outstayed their time limit at the café.
Translations
Translations of the word "outstayed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 permanecido demais
🇮🇳 अधिक समय बिताना
🇩🇪 zu lange geblieben
🇮🇩 terlalu lama tinggal
🇺🇦 перебувати занадто довго
🇵🇱 przebywać zbyt długo
🇯🇵 長く滞在する
🇫🇷 rester trop longtemps
🇪🇸 permanecer demasiado tiempo
🇹🇷 fazla kalmak
🇰🇷 너무 오래 머무르다
🇸🇦 البقاء لفترة طويلة جدًا
🇨🇿 přetrvávat příliš dlouho
🇸🇰 zostať príliš dlho
🇨🇳 待得太久
🇸🇮 ostati predolgo
🇮🇸 vera of lengi
🇰🇿 ұзақ уақыт болу
🇬🇪 მეტად დიდხანს ყოფნა
🇦🇿 çox uzun müddət qalmaq
🇲🇽 quedarse demasiado tiempo
Etymology
The term 'outstay' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'out-' meaning beyond or exceeding, and the word 'stay,' which has Old English origins ('stǣg'), meaning to remain or to continue in a particular place or state. The prefix 'out-' adds a connotation of going beyond normal limits. The use of 'stay' as a verb can be traced back to Middle English where it was used to signify the action of remaining in a specified location. The evolution of the word 'outstay' reflects societal behavior, particularly in terms of hospitality, where the concept of remaining longer than socially accepted or expected is observed. Over time, the word has been commonly used in various cultural contexts, often highlighting social norms regarding visiting and hospitality.