Stay Away (Verb)
Meaning
Stay clear of, avoid; "Keep your hands off my wife!"; "Keep your distance from this man--he is dangerous".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- Stay away from my sister, she's just a kid and I don't want you influencing her.
- You're not welcome here so just stay away from our family gatherings.
- I told you before to stay away from that part of town, it's not safe.
- If you care about your own well-being, stay away from him, he's trouble.
- The warning signs were clear: stay away from the cliff edge, danger of falling.