stay

> stay (1)
(noun)
a rope supporting a mast.

> stay (2)
(intransitive verb)
to remain in a place; to wait; to reside temporarily.

> stay (2)
(transitive verb)
to support; to endure; to stop, restrain.

> stay (2)
(noun)
a suspension of legal proceedings; a short time spent as a visitor or guest.