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outstay

/ˈaʊstoʊ/ verb · British & US
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What does outstay mean?

verb

to stay longer than intended or welcome; to exceed the time allowed or expected.

Example

"The guests were asked to leave by 10 PM, but they outstayed their welcome and didn't depart until midnight."

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