standby
Use Standby in a sentence
noun
1.
a staunch supporter or adherent; one who can be relied upon.
2.
something upon which one can rely and therefore choose or use regularly.
3.
something or someone held ready to serve as a substitute, especially a radio or television program used as a filler in case of cancellation of a regularly scheduled program.
4.
a traveler who is waiting for last-minute accommodations to become available on a plane, train, or other transport as a result of a cancellation.
adjective
5.
kept readily available for use in an emergency, shortage, or the like: a standby player.
6.
of or pertaining to last-minute accommodations, the transport that offers them, or a traveler who is waiting for them: a standby flight.
7.
of or pertaining to a waiting period. Also, stand by.
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Standby
is always a great word to know.
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| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
8.
on standby, in a state of readiness to act, respond, or be used immediately when needed.
Origin:
1790–1800; noun, adj. use of verb phrase stand by
1790–1800; noun, adj. use of verb phrase stand by
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| standby | |
adjective | |
| 1. | ready for emergency use; "a standby generator"; "a standby crew" |
noun | |
| 1. | something that can be relied on when needed |
| 2. | an actor able to replace a regular performer when required [syn: understudy] |
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Example sentences
For them, energy is a precious commodity and eyes are energy-guzzling appliances, even when they're set to standby at night.
Standby on a different day for a fee, plus fare difference.
Flying standby can be a much more economical way to travel by plane, but it can also be frustrating.
Also him being a multiple donor lists due to having a jet on standby is kinda distasteful.
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