standby
IPA: stˈændbˈaɪ
noun
- A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation).
- (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.
verb
- (proscribed, nonstandard, operations) To wait briefly, as for additional communication by radio or telephone; alternative spelling of stand by
stand by
IPA: stˈændbˈaɪ
verb
- (idiomatic, intransitive) To wait in expectation of some event; to be ready.
- (idiomatic, transitive) To remain loyal or faithful to.
- (idiomatic, transitive) To support; to continue to support despite things being bad.
- (intransitive) To do nothing. To be inactive in a situation.
stand-by
IPA: stˈændbaɪ
noun
- Alternative form of standby [A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation).]
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