Associations to the word «Standby»
Noun
- Kw
- Timer
- Deployment
- Hq
- Sensor
- Pump
- Hicks
- Server
- Grid
- Raf
- Indicator
- Maintenance
- Recovery
- Squad
- Wedge
- Fusion
- Supply
- Shuttle
- Courier
- Update
- Personnel
- Typhoon
- Phone
- Capability
- Configuration
- Crew
- Processor
- Lighting
- Technician
- Referee
- Assist
- Fail
- Gibbs
- Chatham
- Replacement
- Disaster
- Moody
- Theater
- Plane
- Menu
- Vessel
- Duty
- Priority
- Failure
- Database
- Put
- Tractor
- Placing
- Receiver
- Hangar
- Wendy
- Hum
- Agreement
- Interruption
- Swamp
- Capacity
- Rpm
- Favorite
- Base
- Warp
- Transformer
- Installation
- Turbine
- Shortage
- Slot
- Breaker
- Pilot
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
STANDBY, noun. State of readiness without being immediately involved.
STANDBY, noun. (travel) Waiting at the airport in the hope of getting a seat on a flight that is already booked out.
STANDBY, noun. Something that is standard, well-tested, or frequently used.
STANDBY, verb. (proscribed neologism) (operations) Wait briefly: alternative spelling of stand by
Dictionary definition
STANDBY, noun. Something that can be relied on when needed.
STANDBY, noun. An actor able to replace a regular performer when required.
STANDBY, adjective. Ready for emergency use; "a standby generator"; "a standby crew".
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