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

Related Phrases

keep stablephrase
to maintain stability
stabilizeverb
to make something stable

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
verb
+
stable
steady, unchanging
adjective
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