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Meaning of stay up

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

stay up

verb

Definitions

  1. To remain in a raised or upright position.

    Example: These trousers are too big around the waist. They won't stay up.

  2. To remain awake, to not go to bed.

    Example: My plane leaves at 6:00 in the morning, so I plan to stay up until then and sleep on the plane.

  3. To maintain an erection.

    Example: He told his lover he has a problem staying up.