stay

/steɪ/

Continuance or a period of time spent in a place; abode for an indefinite time; sojourn.

I hope you enjoyed your stay in Hawaii.

A postponement, especially of an execution or other punishment.

The governor granted a stay of execution.

A stop; a halt; a break or cessation of action, motion, or progress.

stand at a stay

A fixed state; fixedness; stability; permanence.

A station or fixed anchorage for vessels.

Restraint of passion; prudence; moderation; caution; steadiness; sobriety.

Hindrance; let; check.