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(ō′vər stā′)

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to stay beyond the time, duration, or limits of

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transitive verb o·ver·stayed, o·ver·stay·ing, o·ver·stays

To stay beyond the set limits or expected duration of; outstay: The guests overstayed their welcome.

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