Meaning of the word "stay up late" in English

What does "stay up late" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

stay up late

US /steɪ ʌp leɪt/
UK /steɪ ʌp leɪt/

Idiom

to go to bed later than usual

Example:
I often stay up late to finish my work.
The kids were allowed to stay up late on New Year's Eve.