Definitions:
remain in the same place

remain in a specified state or position

(of a person) live somewhere temporarily as a visitor or guest

stop, delay, or prevent (something), in particular suspend or postpone (judicial proceedings) or refrain from pressing (charges)

support or prop up

a period of staying somewhere, in particular of living somewhere temporarily as a visitor or guest

a curb or check

a device used as a brace or support.

power of endurance

a large rope, wire, or rod used to support a ship's mast, leading from the masthead to another mast or spar or down to another part of the ship

secure or steady (a mast) by means of stays