Overstay (verb)

  1. To remain in a place for longer than the time that was expected or permitted.
  2. 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:

  1. He overstayed his visa and was deported.
  2. She overstayed her welcome and had to leave the party.
  3. The guests overstayed their welcome and we had to ask them to leave.
  4. The workers overstayed their contract, and they were not allowed to come back.
  5. He was not aware of his visa expiration date and overstayed his visa.
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