stick with

present singular third person sticks with · participle present sticking with · participle past stuck with · past stuck with

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see stick, with.
2. idiomaticTo remain close to.

   Synonyms: stick to

3. idiomaticTo follow or adhere to.

   Please stick with the path marked on the map, and try not to get lost.

   Synonyms: cleave, cling, stick to, adhere, attach, bond, cleave, cling

4. informalTo follow loyally.

   Stick with me, and I'll protect you.

   Synonyms: stand by, stick by, abide by, hold on, keep faith, go to the wall for someone, stand by, stick by

5. To persist in using or employing.

   The Jets are sticking with Sanchez at quarterback.

   Synonyms: stand behind, stick to, abide, astand, bear up, carry on, continue, endure

6. To endure in the memory of.

   Some of my father's peculiar expressions have stuck with me.

   Synonyms: live on, stay