About The Word Stand-by
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Stand-by
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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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