About The Word Standby

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Standby

Standby Meaning & Definition
Standby Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Standby?

[n] something that can be relied on when needed
[n] an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
[adj] ready for emergency use; "a standby generator"; "a standby crew"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Standby: secondary | understudy

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See Also | actor | histrion | player | role player | thespian | thing

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