What does "Stay away from" mean?

keep distance from someone

Synonym: avoid, keep distance Opposite: approach, come near

"Stay away from" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Stay away from me!

Coco

No! No! Stay away from there!

Despicable Me Minions

Headmistress Queller told her to stay away from you.

Gossip Girl S2E18

Want to stay away from that.

How I Met Your Mother S7E14

stay away from the light!

Shrek

Stay away from my house!

Black Mirror S1E3

We can't arrest a man for breaking into his own house, not without a court order requiring he stays away from the premises, unless he's threatened you or the kids in any way.

Breaking Bad S3E3

Just stay away from Wint.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S1E22

"Stay away from" in TV shows & movies

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