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overstay

overstay
Nội động từNgoại động từ
Quá khứ: overstayedPhân từ 2: overstayedV-ing: overstaying

This term carries a strong connotation of transgression or social awkwardness. When used in a legal context, such as with visas or permits, it implies a violation of law that may lead to deportation or penalties. It describes a failure to adhere to a strict temporal boundary.

In social contexts, the phrase "overstay one's welcome" is a common idiom describing the point where a guest's presence shifts from being pleasant to being an annoyance. This usage focuses on the perceived social grace and the intuitive sense of timing rather than a written rule.

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Nội động từoverstay
[~][~ one's welcome]

To remain in a place longer than is allowed, expected, or welcome.

He decided to overstay his visa by two weeks.

Ngoại động từoverstay
[~ something]

To remain in a position or place beyond the designated or appropriate time.

The CEO chose to overstay his tenure despite the board's request for a successor.

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