stay away
US /steɪ əˈweɪ/
UK /steɪ əˈweɪ/
1.
to not go near or to keep a distance from someone or something
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Please stay away from the edge of the cliff.
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I told him to stay away from my sister.
2.
to not attend or participate in something
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Many students decided to stay away from the protest.
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He was advised to stay away from work until he fully recovered.