4welcome noun
plural welcomes [count] : the way in which someone is greeted
▪ He extended a warm welcome to the new family in town. [=he greeted the new family warmly] ▪ He was given a hero's welcome when he returned home after winning the race. ▪ They gave us a cold welcome. [=they did not greet us in a friendly way] — sometimes used figuratively ▪ Her suggestion was given a cold welcome. [=people did not like her suggestion]
▪ He extended a warm welcome to the new family in town. [=he greeted the new family warmly] ▪ He was given a hero's welcome when he returned home after winning the race. ▪ They gave us a cold welcome. [=they did not greet us in a friendly way] — sometimes used figuratively ▪ Her suggestion was given a cold welcome. [=people did not like her suggestion]
outstay/overstay your welcome or wear out your welcome
: to be no longer welcome to stay in a place because you have stayed too long, been impolite, etc.
▪ After staying for a week, she felt she had worn out her welcome. ▪ As much as he has contributed to the company, he has outstayed his welcome and needs to go.
▪ After staying for a week, she felt she had worn out her welcome. ▪ As much as he has contributed to the company, he has outstayed his welcome and needs to go.
