standby
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English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From the verb phrase stand by.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
standby (countable and uncountable, plural standbys)
- A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation).
- The troops were on standby in case of an attack.
- (electronics) sleep mode
- (travel) Waiting at the airport in the hope of getting a seat on a flight that is already booked out.
- Something that is standard, well-tested, or frequently used.
- That recipe is an old standby, and she keeps the ingredients around in case of unexpected guests.
Synonyms[edit]
Translations[edit]
state of readiness without immediate involvement
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sleep mode of an electrical device
something that is standard, well-tested, or frequently used
Verb[edit]
standby (third-person singular simple present standbys, present participle standbying, simple past and past participle standbyed)
- (proscribed, operations) To wait briefly, as for additional communication by radio or telephone; alternative spelling of stand by
- Standby while I check that for you.
- For quotations using this term, see Citations:standby.