Stay. stā/ Verb 1. Remain in the same place. Carl comes back and sits down beside me, as I lean against a tree trunk in the warm air. The sun is shining bright and it instantly warms my skin as soon as it comes in contact. I let out a sigh when Rick calls Carl's name. As soon as he gets up to leave I reach for his hand pulling him back. "Stay with me, please." I say.