Spend the night with somebody Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Non-romantic The phrase often indicates a platonic stay due to practical reasons, not romance. The blizzard was severe, so I spent the night with my colleague. Pro Tip 2/3Safety First Used when it's unsafe to travel, suggesting staying over is the safe option. After the concert ended late, she spent the night with her cousin. Pro Tip 3/3Emergency Situations Implies a last-minute or unexpected necessity to stay somewhere. His car broke down, so he had to spend the night with neighbors.