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stand by   (TTS Sound)

The noun standby has 2 senses

• standby -- (something that can be relied on when needed)


• understudy, standby -- (an actor able to replace a regular performer when required)

The verb stand by has 3 senses

• stand by -- (not act or do anything; "He just stood by when the police beat up the demonstrators")


• stand by, stick around, stick about -- (be available or ready for a certain function or service)


• stand by, stick by, stick, adhere -- (be loyal to; "She stood by her husband in times of trouble"; "The friends stuck together through the war")

The adj standby has 1 sense

• standby -- (ready for emergency use; "a standby generator"; "a standby crew")