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overstay

/ˌəʊvəˈsteɪ/verb

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(निर्धारित समय से) अधिक रुकना

Core word

verb
  1. 1

    [T] ~ sth

    to stay somewhere longer than the time you are expected or allowed to

    (निर्धारित समय से) अधिक रुकना

    • He was deported for overstaying his visa.
    • They overstayed their time at the hotel.
    • Tourists who overstay their visas may have to pay a fine.
    + 2 more examples
    • I don't want to overstay my welcome, so I will leave now.
    • The guests overstayed by a week, and the family grew tired.

    Synonyms outstay

Idioms 1

overstay/outstay your welcome

to stay somewhere as a guest longer than you are wanted

मेहमान बनकर ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा रुकना

  • I left after two days because I did not want to overstay my welcome.
◇Word family
overstayer noun