stick

US /stɪk/

UK /stɪk/

A2

other

  • To become fixed or attached to something.
  • To adhere to a principle or plan.
  • To remain in a place or situation, especially when it is unpleasant.

other

  • Criticism or punishment.
  • Criticism or punishment.

other

  • To fasten something to something else, usually with glue or tape.
  • To push a sharp object into something.

verb

  • To push a sharp or pointed object into something
  • To join together using glue or paste
  • To remain in one place or position for a long time

noun

  • Long thin piece of wood from a tree

Examples

sticking slavishly to the rules

I tended to stick to tried and tested techniques.