stay focused — to continue giving your full attention to something without being distracted
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to continue giving your full attention to something without being distracted
Pronunciation (IPA): /steɪ ˈfoʊkəst/
Example Sentences
- My dog can't stay focused for more than three seconds—squirrel!
- She closed her phone and told herself, 'Stay focused, only two hours until the concert!'
- It's hard to stay focused on studying when your stomach is loudly demanding pizza.
stay focused
NOUN[/steɪ ˈfoʊkəst/]
to continue giving your full attention to something without being distracted

She has to stay focused to finish the exam before time runs out.
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“My dog can't stay focused for more than three seconds—squirrel!”
“She closed her phone and told herself, 'Stay focused, only two hours until the concert!'”
“It's hard to stay focused on studying when your stomach is loudly demanding pizza.”
“The coach reminded the players to stay focused until the very last second of the game.”
“Even with fireworks outside, the students tried hard to stay focused on their CSAT prep.”
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