English Explanatory Dictionary

standby

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation).
  2. A replacement kept on standby.
  3. Sleep mode.
  4. Waiting at the airport in the hope of getting a seat on a flight that is already booked out.
  5. Something that is standard, well-tested, or frequently used.
verb
  1. To wait briefly, as for additional communication by radio or telephone; alternative form of stand by.

Pronunciation

/ˈstændˌbaɪ̯/ [ˈstændˌbaɪ̯] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-standby.wav /ˈsteə̯ndˌbaɪ̯/ /ˈstɛə̯ndˌbaɪ̯/ /ˈstɛːndˌbɑ̟ɪ̯/ /ˌstændˈbaɪ̯/ [ˌstændˈbaɪ̯] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-standby2.wav /ˌsteə̯ndˈbaɪ̯/ /ˌstɛə̯ndˈbaɪ̯/ /ˌstɛːndˈbɑ̟ɪ̯/

Word forms

standby standbys stand-by standbying standbyed

Etymology

Deverbal from stand by.

Synonyms

at the ready

Derived words

standby loan standby time
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