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1. (n.) standby
a staunch supporter or adherent.
2. standby
something upon which one can rely, as for regular use.
3. standby
something or someone held ready to serve as a substitute, as in an emergency.
4. standby
a traveler assured of transportation, as on a plane, only when another passenger cancels.
5. (adj.) standby
kept ready for use as a substitute:
a standby player.
6. standby
of, for, or traveling as a standby:
a standby flight.
7. (adv.) standby
as a standby:
to fly standby to Rome.
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1. (noun) standby
something that can be relied on when needed
2. (adj) understudy, standby
an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
3. (adj) standby
ready for emergency use
"a standby generator"; "a standby crew"
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1. (noun) standby
sth that can be used if nothing else is available
I keep this battery as a standby.; a standby generator
2. standby
on standby
ready or available if needed
The armed forces are on standby in case of an attack.; Don't leave electrical appliances on standby.
3. standby
ready to take a flight if a seat becomes available
I'm on standby for a flight to Paris.
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