Overstay
Meaning
To stay longer than the permitted or expected time
Pronunciation
UK /ˌəʊvəˈsteɪ/
US /ˌoʊvərˈsteɪ/
Example Sentences
- Officers also weigh incentives to overstay, such as weak ties to your home country.
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