The men offered to stay behind and protect the ship because there was no compass on the ship.
The men stayed behind to protect the shallop because there was not a compass.
to stay behind or to be left
You could stay indoors to protect yourself.
stay, stay put, stay behind, linger, wait, hang about
Stay Virgin
Depends on the animal, some do, some don't.
All emergency vehicles in my area are labelled "Stay 500 feet behind"
they stay family
they stay family
GOLF
on what
stay well behind in case they should kick out.