stay

verbA1/steɪ/

To remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide.intransitive
To continue to have a particular quality.copulative, intransitive
To prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.transitive
To support from sinking; to sustain with strength; to satisfy in part or for the time.transitive

To stop or delay something.

To hold the attention of.transitive
To make a stand; to stand firm.dated, intransitive
To hold out, as in a race or contest; last or persevere to the end; to show staying power.intransitive
To live; reside.India, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, Southern US, colloquial, intransitive
To brace or support with a stay or stays
To incline forward, aft, or to one side by means of stays.transitive
To tack; put on the other tack.transitive
To change; tack; go about; be in stays, as a ship.intransitive

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How long did you stay?

I'm sorry, I can't stay long.