About The Word Stand-by

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Stand-by

Stand-by Meaning & Definition
Stand-by Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Stand-by?

[v] be available or ready for a certain function or service
[v] be loyal to; "She stood by her husband in times of trouble"
[v] not act or do anything; "He just stood by when the police beat up the demonstrators"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Stand-by: adhere | stick about | stick around | stick by | stick to | stick with

Related Terms | Find terms related to Stand-by:

See Also | be | forbear | refrain | wait

Stand-by In Webster's Dictionary

\Stand"-by`\, n. One who, or that which, stands by one in need; something upon which one relies for constant use or in an emergency.

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