stay put

[vil]

Dear teachers,

Would you be kind enough to tell me whether I am right with my interpretation of the expression in bold in the following sentence?

For a long time, Putin held back, letting everyone stay put. Then, suddenly, things started happening.
stay put = remain in place; freeze in place

Thanks for your efforts.

Regards,

V.

[emsr2d2]

Dear teachers,

Would you be kind enough to tell me whether I am right with my interpretation of the expression in bold in the following sentence?

For a long time, Putin held back, letting everyone stay put. Then, suddenly, things started happening.
stay put = remain in place; freeze in place

Thanks for your efforts.

Regards,

V.

Yes.