Associations to the word «Standby»
Noun
- Protocol
- Guarantee
- Aircraft
- Disk
- Launch
- Availability
- Log
- Friendly
- Missile
- Relief
- Electronic
- Ion
- Airport
- Drive
- Putting
- Satellite
- Cue
- Precaution
- Operation
- Panel
- Requirement
- Computer
- Primary
- Euro
- Brigade
- Unit
- Assistance
- Support
- Hurricane
- Amber
- Locomotive
- Carrier
- Au
- Force
- Rack
- Facility
- Energy
- System
- Patrol
- Riot
- Guard
- Troop
- Output
- Storage
- Nato
- Cast
- Component
- Goalkeeper
- Control
- Shelter
- Compartment
- Check
- Activation
- Titan
- Response
- Air
- Sprang
- Saving
- Power
- Camera
Adjective
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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