Stay

continuing or remaining in a place or state

the state of inactivity following an interruption

a judicial order forbidding some action until an event occurs or the order is lifted

a thin strip of metal or bone that is used to stiffen a garment (e.g. a corset)

(nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar

stay the same

stay put (in a certain place)

dwell

continue in a place, position, or situation

remain behind

stop or halt

stay behind

hang on during a trial of endurance

stop a judicial process

fasten with stays

overcome or allay