Associations to the word «Standby»

Wiktionary

STANDBY, noun. State of readiness without being immediately involved.
STANDBY, noun. (travel) Waiting at the airport in the hope of getting a seat on a flight that is already booked out.
STANDBY, noun. Something that is standard, well-tested, or frequently used.
STANDBY, verb. (proscribed neologism) (operations) Wait briefly: alternative spelling of stand by

Dictionary definition

STANDBY, noun. Something that can be relied on when needed.
STANDBY, noun. An actor able to replace a regular performer when required.
STANDBY, adjective. Ready for emergency use; "a standby generator"; "a standby crew".

Wise words

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