STANDBY

standby

(adjective) ready for emergency use; “a standby generator”; “a standby crew”

standby

(noun) something that can be relied on when needed

understudy, standby

(noun) an actor able to replace a regular performer when required

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

standby (countable and uncountable, plural standbies)

A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation).

(electronics) sleep mode

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

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

Synonyms

• at the ready

Verb

standby (third-person singular simple present standbys, present participle standbying, simple past and past participle standbyed)

(proscribed, operations) To wait briefly, as for additional communication by radio or telephone; alternative spelling of stand by

Source: Wiktionary

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Stand"-by`, n.

Definition: One who, or that which, stands by one in need; something upon which one relies for constant use or in an emergency.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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