This is the 3349th most frequent Turkish word.
kalmayıp
"Not staying" or "without staying."
Here, 'kalmayıp' is used to introduce an additional action, emphasizing that the subsequent action is beyond the initial activity.
Adam sadece bahçeyi temizlemekle kalmayıp çiçekleri de suladı.
The man not only cleaned the garden but also watered the flowers.
In this instance, 'kalmayıp' highlights that the person went further than merely attending; they actively contributed by making a presentation.
Kadın, toplantıya gelmekle kalmayıp sunum bile yaptı.
The woman not only attended the meeting, but also gave a presentation.
Here, 'kalmayıp' denotes the actor's engagement beyond his acting role, showing involvement in influencing the movie's direction.