remain on

remain on
remain on
1. to continue to stay in one place. (The

on

is an adverb, not a preposition.) •

Everyone else left, but I decided to remain on there.

I remained on for a while during the time they were training my replacement.

2. and remain on something to continue to be on something; to continue to serve on a body. •

Will you remain on the board of directors for another year?

I will remain on this committee as long as I am needed.

3. to continue to take a particular medicine. •

How long should I stay on these pills?

I want you to remain on this medication until you run out.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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