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Phrase(s): 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., Phrase(s): remain on something
Go to remain on., Phrase(s): 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.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs