stay away

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Verb stay away has 1 sense

stand back, keep one's eyes off, keep one's distance, keep one's hands off, stay away - stay clear of, avoid; "Keep your hands off my wife!"; "Keep your distance from this man--he is dangerous"
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Stay away

Description:

"Stay away" is a common phrase used to advise someone not to go near or avoid certain people, places, objects, or actions. It can be used in various contexts to indicate a need for caution or prevention.

Part of speech:

Verb phrase

Senses:

To keep a distance: To refrain from coming near something or someone.
To avoid involvement: To abstain from participating in or engaging with a particular situation or activity.
To protect oneself: To stay clear of potential danger or harm.

Usages:

Sense 1: To keep a distance

Sample sentence: When you see a bee, it's best to stay away and not provoke it.

Sense 2: To avoid involvement

Sample sentence: She decided to stay away from office politics to focus on her work.

Sense 3: To protect oneself

Sample sentence: To prevent catching a cold, it's important to stay away from people who are sick.