noun

1. Continuance or a period of time spent in a place; abode for an indefinite time; sojourn.

   “I hope you enjoyed your stay in Hawaii.”

2. A postponement, especially of an execution or other punishment.

   “The governor granted a stay of execution.”

3. A stop; a halt; a break or cessation of action, motion, or progress.

   “stand at a stay”

verb

1. To prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.

2. To support from sinking; to sustain with strength; to satisfy in part or for the time.

3. To stop; detain; keep back; delay; hinder.

Synonyms: endure, resist, cancel, cease, discontinue, halt, stop, terminate