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[ stand -bahy ] SHOW IPA
/ ˈstændˌbaɪ / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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noun, plural stand·bys. a staunch supporter or adherent; one who can be relied upon.
something upon which one can rely and therefore choose or use regularly.
something or someone held ready to serve as a substitute, especially a radio or television program used as a filler in case of cancellation of a regularly scheduled program.
a traveler who is waiting for last-minute accommodations to become available on a plane, train, or other transport as a result of a cancellation.
adjective kept readily available for use in an emergency, shortage, or the like: a standby player.
of or relating to last-minute accommodations, the transport that offers them, or a traveler who is waiting for them: a standby flight.
of or relating to a waiting period.
SEE MORE SEE LESS Idioms for standbyon standby , in a state of readiness to act, respond, or be used immediately when needed.
Origin of standby First recorded in 1790–1800; noun, adj. use of verb phrase stand by
Words nearby standby standard temperature and pressure, standard time, standard volume, stand at ease, standaway, standby , stand corrected, stand-down, standee, standfast, standfirst
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Example sentences from the Web for standby That's why medical teams, replete with Life Flight helicopters, are always on standby at tour events.
The World Series of Cliff Diving Takes Itself Very Seriously | Hampton Stevens| June 29, 2014| DAILY BEAST
Daniel Schachner, the actor playing the referee for Puppy Bowl X, waits on standby to help out on the field.
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Ballard had Lottie Jackson and the ambulance crew “on standby ,” in case the jury wanted them.
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So while the Republican race is in full throttle, the Democrats are left in standby mode.
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They would rather you not think of devices in standby mode and would rather make that extension cord as invisible as possible.
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Irish potatoes are expensive, as most of this standby is imported.
Seven Legs Across the Seas | Samuel Murray
It became notable that Betsy's standby light took up new tempos in its wavering.
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A standby pattern lighted the screen, and I stared at it numbly.
Nuts are there as the standby , the backbone of the meal, and after come blackberries, as pudding or dessert.
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Then a cushioned silence everywhere, save for the faint, standby scratching sounds that loudspeakers always emit.
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British Dictionary definitions for standby verb (intr, adverb) to be available and ready to act if needed or called upon
(intr, adverb) to be present as an onlooker or without taking any action he stood by at the accident
(intr, preposition) to be faithful to to stand by one's principles
(tr, adverb) English law (of the Crown) to challenge (a juror) without needing to show cause
SEE MORE SEE LESS noun stand-by a person or thing that is ready for use or can be relied on in an emergency (as modifier ) stand-by provisions on stand-by in a state of readiness for action or use
adjective (of an airline passenger, fare, or seat) not booked in advance but awaiting or subject to availability
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Idioms and Phrases with standby 1 Be ready or available to act, as in I'm almost ready for you to carve the turkey, so please stand by . [Mid-1200s]
2 Wait for something to resume, as in We are all standing by until the power is restored . Also see on standby.
3 Be present but remain uninvolved, refrain from acting, as in I can't stand by and see these kids shoplifting . [Late 1300s]
4 Remain loyal, as in She's my friend and I'll stand by her, no matter what . [Early 1500s] Also see stick by.
5 Adhere to, abide by, as in I'm going to stand by what I said yesterday . [Late 1300s]
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Words related to standby deputy, temporary, sub, reserve, assistant, understudy, stalwart, double, successor, replacement, backup, fill-in, relief, temp, stand-in