Overstay
(verb)
- To remain in a place for longer than the time that was expected or permitted.
- To outstay one's welcome, or to remain in a place for an excessive amount of time.
Origin:
Overstay is a verb that comes from the combination of two words over and stay which means to remain in a place longer than expected or permitted.
Examples:
- He overstayed his visa and was deported.
- She overstayed her welcome and had to leave the party.
- The guests overstayed their welcome and we had to ask them to leave.
- The workers overstayed their contract, and they were not allowed to come back.
- He was not aware of his visa expiration date and overstayed his visa.