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outstay

/ˌaʊtˈsteɪ/

Übersetzung: Verb, das bedeutet, länger zu bleiben als jemand oder etwas anderes oder eine zeitliche Grenze zu überschreiten.

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verb

/ˌaʊtˈsteɪ/C1formal
  • deVerb, das bedeutet, länger zu bleiben als jemand oder etwas anderes oder eine zeitliche Grenze zu überschreiten.

A verb used to indicate staying longer than someone or something else, or exceeding a limit of time.

  1. Stay too longB2formal

    To remain in a place longer than expected or desired.

    deZu lange bleiben

    • We didn't want to outstay our welcome at the party.
    • He outstayed his visit by several days.
    • It's easy to outstay your welcome if you don't pay attention to social cues.

    Synonymelingeroverstaytarry

  2. Surpass in staying powerC1formal

    To remain longer than someone or something else; to endure beyond.

    deÜberdauern

    • The marathon runner outstayed all his competitors.
    • Her patience outstayed the difficult situation.
    • The old building has outstayed many modern structures.

    Synonymeoutlastoutlivesurvive

Formen
  • outstayed past participle
  • outstayed past simple
  • outstaying present participle
  • outstays third person singular