Definition of standby
English to English noun - something that can be relied on when needed
source: WordNet 3.0 - an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
source: WordNet 3.0 - One who, or that which, stands by one in need; something upon which one relies for constant use or in an emergency.
source: Webster 1913 adjective satellite - ready for emergency use
A standby generator.
A standby crew.
source: WordNet 3.0
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standby, stand by, stand-up, stand up, standoff, standpipe, stannotype, sustantibo, stonedeaf, stone-deaf, sustentative
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