Standby
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:14 pts7 letters
Definition of Standby
Noun
- A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation).
"The troops were on standby in case of an attack."
- A replacement kept on standby.
- Sleep mode.
- Waiting at the airport in the hope of getting a seat on a flight that is already booked out.
- Something that is standard, well-tested, or frequently used.
"That recipe is an old standby, and she keeps the ingredients around in case of unexpected guests."
Verb
- To wait briefly, as for additional communication by radio or telephone; alternative form of stand by.
"Standby while I check that for you."
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