Stay around Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Presence Used when someone or something doesn't plan to leave immediately but will go soon. She will stay around until you're settled in. Pro Tip 2/3Casual Events Often used informally to describe lingering after events like parties or meetings. Most people didn't stay around for the speeches. Pro Tip 3/3Not Permanent Implies a presence that isn't lasting, unlike words like 'settle' or 'reside'. He doesn't plan to stay around for more than a year.