stay

stay loose: see hang loose atloose.

stay the course (or distance)

1 hold out to the end of a race or contest.

2 pursue a difficult task or activity to the end.

stay someone's hand restrain someone from acting.

a stay of execution a delay in carrying out a court order.

stay put remain in position without moving or being moved.

2014New Zealand Herald New Zealand rates are widely tipped to go higher while Australia's are expected to stay put.