standby.
A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation).
Meaning & usage
A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation).
The troops were on standby in case of an attack.
A replacement kept on standby.
Sleep mode.
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.
That recipe is an old standby, and she keeps the ingredients around in case of unexpected guests.
Where this word comes from
Deverbal from stand by.
To wait briefly, as for additional communication by radio or telephone; alternative form of stand by.
Standby while I check that for you.
Where this word comes from
Deverbal from stand by.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.