standby

stand·by

S0702800 (stănd′bī′)n. pl. stand·bys 1. One that can always be relied on, as in an emergency.2. One kept in readiness to serve as a substitute.3. A mode of operation for a computer, television, or other electronic device in which the power is on and the device is ready for immediate use.adj.1. Kept in reserve for use when needed: a standby generator.2. Of, relating to, or waiting for unreserved travel space that is made available by an airline only shortly before departure: standby passengers.adv. On a standby basis: flew standby to New York.Idiom: on standby1. Ready and available.2. As a standby passenger.

stand•by

(ˈstændˌbaɪ)

n., pl. -bys,
adj., adv. n. 1. a staunch supporter or adherent. 2. something upon which one can rely, as for regular use. 3. something or someone held ready to serve as a substitute, as in an emergency. 4. a traveler assured of transportation, as on a plane, only when another passenger cancels. adj. 5. kept ready for use as a substitute: a standby player. 6. of, for, or traveling as a standby: a standby flight. adv. 7. as a standby: to fly standby to Rome. Idioms: on standby, ready to act immediately when called upon. [1790–1800]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	standby - something that can be relied on when neededthing - an artifact; "how does this thing work?"
	2.	standby - an actor able to replace a regular performer when requiredunderstudyactor, histrion, thespian, role player, player - a theatrical performer
Adj.	1.	standby - ready for emergency use; "a standby generator"; "a standby crew"secondary - being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate; "the stone will be hauled to a secondary crusher"; "a secondary source"; "a secondary issue"; "secondary streams"

standby

adjectiveUsed or held in reserve:auxiliary, backup, emergency, reserve, secondary, supplemental, supplementary.

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