Overstay: meaning, definitions and examples
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overstay
[ ˌoʊvərˈsteɪ ]
duration, time
To overstay means to remain in a place longer than is allowed or intended. This term is often used in relation to immigration, where an individual might stay in a country beyond the limits of a visa. It can also refer to staying at a social gathering longer than the expected time. Overstaying can lead to legal consequences, especially regarding residency and travel regulations.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He decided to overstay his visa while he found a job.
- I didn't mean to overstay my welcome at the party.
- Many tourists choose to overstay their travel limits.
- She was warned about the consequences of overstaying her permit.
Translations
Translations of the word "overstay" in other languages:
🇵🇹 permanecer além do permitido
🇮🇳 अधिक समय बिताना
🇩🇪 überstayen
🇮🇩 melebihi batas waktu
🇺🇦 перебувати понад термін
🇵🇱 przebywać dłużej niż dozwolone
🇯🇵 オーバーステイする
🇫🇷 dépasser la durée de séjour
🇪🇸 exceder el tiempo de estancia
🇹🇷 kalma süresini aşmak
🇰🇷 체류 기간을 초과하다
🇸🇦 تجاوز مدة الإقامة
🇨🇿 přesáhnout dobu pobytu
🇸🇰 prekročiť dobu pobytu
🇨🇳 逗留超出期限
🇸🇮 ostati dlje, kot je dovoljeno
🇮🇸 dvelja lengur en leyfilegt
🇰🇿 мерзімінен асып кету
🇬🇪 მზრუნველობა ვადის გადაცდომა
🇦🇿 müddəti aşmaq
🇲🇽 exceder el tiempo de estancia
Etymology
The word 'overstay' is formed by the combination of the prefix 'over-', meaning 'excessive' or 'beyond', and the word 'stay', which comes from the Old English 'stægan', meaning 'to set, to remain, to stay'. The combination reflects the action of remaining beyond a permissible or expected duration. The term began to gain usage in English during the 19th century, particularly in contexts related to travel and accommodation. In legal contexts, it became relevant with the development of structured immigration laws. As globalization increased movement across borders, the implications of overstaying have become pronounced, particularly in discussions of citizenship, legality, and social norms. Today, it is commonly encountered in discourse surrounding visa regulations and social interactions.