Overstayed: meaning, definitions and examples
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overstayed
[ oʊvərˈsteɪd ]
time duration
To overstayed means to have stayed in a place longer than is permitted or expected. This term is often used in the context of visas or accommodations when an individual remains beyond the allowed time period.
Synonyms
linger, prolong, remain, tarry.
Examples of usage
- I overstayed my visa and faced legal consequences.
- They were charged extra for overstayed hotel reservations.
- He realized he had overstayed his welcome at the party.
Translations
Translations of the word "overstayed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 excedeu o prazo
🇮🇳 अवधि से अधिक ठहरा
🇩🇪 überzogen
🇮🇩 melebihi batas waktu
🇺🇦 перебував понад строк
🇵🇱 przeciągnął pobyt
🇯🇵 オーバーステイする
🇫🇷 déménager au-delà du délai
🇪🇸 exceder el tiempo
🇹🇷 süresini aşmak
🇰🇷 초과 체류
🇸🇦 تجاوز فترة الإقامة
🇨🇿 přesáhnout dobu pobytu
🇸🇰 prekročiť dobu pobytu
🇨🇳 逗留超过期限
🇸🇮 preseči čas bivanja
🇮🇸 fara yfir tíma
🇰🇿 мерзімді асыра тұру
🇬🇪 მოქმედების ვადის გადაცილება
🇦🇿 müddəti aşmaq
🇲🇽 exceder el tiempo
Etymology
The term 'overstayed' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'over-' indicating excess or beyond limits, and the past participle 'stayed' from the verb 'stay', which comes from the Old English word 'stan', meaning to remain in a place. The earliest recorded use of 'overstay' dates back to the 16th century, reflecting the growing societal norms and regulations regarding time spent in various locations. Historically, the concept of overstaying has been associated with hospitality and travel customs, particularly in relation to inns and guest houses where a defined duration of stay was expected. As laws and regulations surrounding immigration and temporary residency evolved, the use of 'overstayed' gained prominence, particularly in discussions relating to lawful residence and the implications of unauthorized status in foreign countries.