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stay stable
/steɪ ˈsteɪbəl/
remain steady or unchanged
The company needs to stay stable during economic downturns.
The company must remain steady and avoid major fluctuations during economic difficulties.
general
To maintain a steady or unchanged state without significant fluctuations or disruptions
The patient's condition stayed stable overnight.
The patient's health remained steady and did not worsen overnight.
The economy needs to stay stable for businesses to thrive.
The economy must remain steady and predictable for businesses to grow and succeed.
Often used in contexts where consistency or lack of change is important, such as health, finance, or technology.
Collocations
stay financially stablemaintain financial stabilitystay emotionally stableremain emotionally balanced
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
The phrase is often used in formal contexts like business, health, or technology, but can also appear in everyday language.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While useful, overusing 'stay stable' can make your language repetitive. Vary your vocabulary with synonyms like 'remain steady' or 'maintain stability'.
Word Origin
Combination of the verb 'stay' (to remain) and the adjective 'stable' (steady, unchanging).
Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal and informal contexts to describe a state of steadiness or lack of significant change.
Word Breakdown
stay
to remain
verbstable
steady, unchanging
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