HyperDic: stand_by

English > 3 senses of the expression stand by:
VERBstativestand bynot act or do anything
stativestand by, stick around, stick aboutbe available or ready for a certain function or service
stativestand by, stick by, stick, adherebe loyal to
English > stand by: 3 senses > verb 1, stative
Meaningnot act or do anything.
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s
Broaderrefrain, forbearResist doing something
See alsostandbe in some specified state or condition
English > stand by: 3 senses > verb 2, stative
MeaningBe available or ready for a certain function or service.
PatternSomebody ----s
ModelThey stand by a long time
Synonymsstick around, stick about
BroaderwaitStay in one place and anticipate or expect something
Spanishestar dispuesto
Nounsstandbysomething that can be relied on when needed
standbyan actor able to replace a regular performer when required
English > stand by: 3 senses > verb 3, stative
MeaningBe loyal to.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Synonymsstick by, stick, adhere
BroaderbeHave the quality of being
See alsostandbe in some specified state or condition
Spanishapoyar
Catalandonar suport

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