stay away

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˌsteɪ əˈweɪ/
US: /ˌsteɪ əˈweɪ/

  1. To not go near someone or something; to keep a distance.

    1. Please stay away from the fire, it's dangerous. [ ] [ ]
    2. You should stay away from people who are coughing to avoid catching a cold. [ ] [ ]

  2. To avoid becoming involved in something; to not interfere.

    1. Stay away from their argument it's a private matter. [ ] [ ]
    2. I always stay away from gossip because it causes unnecessary drama and stress. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

avoid evade

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stay away" in English means: To not go near someone or something; to keep a distance., To avoid becoming involved in something; to not interfere..

The phonetic transcription of "stay away" is /ˌsteɪ əˈweɪ/ in British English and /ˌsteɪ əˈweɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stay away": avoid, evade.

Example usage of "stay away": "Please stay away from the fire, it's dangerous.". More examples on the page.