Definitions for STANDBY
ˈstændˌbaɪstand·by

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. standbynoun

   something that can be relied on when needed

2. understudy, standbyadjective

   an actor able to replace a regular performer when required

3. standbyadjective

   ready for emergency use

   "a standby generator"; "a standby crew"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. standbynoun

   State of readiness without being immediately involved.

   The troops were on standby in case of an attack.

2. standbynoun

   Waiting at the airport in the hope of getting a seat on a flight that is already booked out.

3. standbynoun

   Something that is standard, well-tested, or frequently used.

   That recipe is an old standby, and she keeps the ingredients around in case of unexpected guests.

4. standbyverb

   Wait briefly:

   Standby while I check that for you.

5. Etymology: From stand + by.

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1. standby

   Standby refers to something or someone that is ready, available, or waiting to be used or to take action, especially if needed in an emergency or if no other option is available. It can also refer to a state of readiness for duty or operation. Standby can apply to various contexts such as standby equipment in industries, standby tickets in the airline industry, or standby modes in electronics.

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How to pronounce STANDBY?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of STANDBY in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of STANDBY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of STANDBY in a Sentence

1. Kate Marshall:

   There is enough stock to cover the likely impact of the storm. Water search and rescue teams are on standby, especially in coastal areas where the storm surge could reach 4 meters and in metro Manila which is expected to be hit tomorrow.

2. Graham Kidner Vickie:

   I didn’t even know what the word standby meant, all I knew was I got a really good deal.

3. Ken Paxton:

   Biden’s repeated disregard of the individual liberties of Texans is not only disrespectful to the U.S. Constitution, it is also troublesome that any president thinks they can act above the law while hardworking Americans standby, president Biden cannot continue governing through executive edicts. Now is the time to strike down his administration’s air-travel mask mandate. I’m proud to stand alongside my friend Congresswoman Van Duyne and her counsel at TPPF to protect Texans’ liberty and the rule of law.

4. Andrew Walsh:

   This (earthquake) definitely has us on standby here, if there is a tsunami, there are lots of hills.

5. Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley:

   State agencies are on standby to coordinate resources to support the needs of Alabama counties if necessary.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=STANDBY
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Standby
3. ^ ChatGPT
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