stays on
Keeps its position
Stays on means to remain in place, position, or operation.
A lid stays on when it doesn't come loose.
An employee who stays on after a merger keeps their job.
A light that stays on continues burning.
The phrase often emphasizes persistence or continuity against some expectation of change or removal: The paint stays on even in heavy rain.
- fastenFix securely in position
- stickThin piece of wood
- holds tightGrasps without releasing
- clingHold tightly to
- adhereStick firmly to
hangs on · remain · sticks around · holdfast · holds fast · won't budge · grip · persevere · keeps going · persist · pin · attach · buckle · durable · clasp · steadfast · latch · weatherproof
operational state
stays onturns off
Deactivates or repels
shuts off · switches off · goes off · powers down · shuts down