Stay-behind Definition

noun

One who remains when expected to leave or after others have left.

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(military) An agent who lives in a foreign country, and can be activated in certain circumstances.

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Alternative form of stay-behind.

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verb

Used other than as an idiom: see stay,‎ behind.

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(idiomatic) To remain where one is, whilst others leave.

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To remain in a classroom or school at the end of teaching, especially to receive punishment.
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Other Word Forms of Stay-behind

Noun

Singular:
stay-behind
Plural:
stay-behinds

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