Overstay (Verb)
Meaning
Stay too long; "overstay or outstay one's welcome".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- He was a pleasant guest, but after three weeks, it was clear he began to overstay his welcome.
- If you overstay your visa, you risk facing serious immigration issues.
- Don't overstay your time at the office, you need to give others a chance to work as well.
- Her relatives were lovely at first, but they were starting to overstay their welcome after a month at our house.
- The manager had to advise the employee that overstay of lunch breaks would result in disciplinary action.