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Stand by - English meaning

Stand by – definitions in English dictionary

idiom

Be available or ready for a certain function or service

phrasal verb

Be present while something bad is happening but fail to take any action to stop it.

Usage examples:

He was beaten to the ground as onlookers stood by
phrasal verb

Be ready to deal or assist with something.

Usage examples:

Two battalions were on their way, and a third was standing by
phrasal verb

Support or remain loyal to someone, typically in a time of need.

Usage examples:

She had stood by him during his years in prison
noun

Something available for use when needed, or the state of being ready for use

Usage examples:

I have several meals i use as standbys for unexpected company., cary also has sought to put more co…
noun

A person or thing that is available and that can be used when necessary, if another person or thing is not available, or in an emergency

Usage examples:

They manufacture portable gps systems which can be used as an emergency standby., employees at some…

Stand by translation into English

Stand by: translate from English into Chinese

Translate stand by into Chinese (Simplified)}
支持, 信守, 翼庇

Stand by: translate from English into Dutch

Translate stand by into Dutch}
Stand-by, Bijstaan, Terzijde staan, Gereed staan

Stand by: translate from English into French

Translate stand by into French}
Etre prêt, Se tenir prêt, Supporter, Se préparer, Être prêt, Se tenir là, Ne pas se mêler aux discussions, Être en état d'alerte

Stand by: translate from English into German

Translate stand by into German}
Bereithalten, Stehen zu, Beistehen, Bereitstehen, Halten zu

Stand by: translate from English into Hindi

Translate stand by into Hindi}
समर्थन करना, उपस्थित होना, समीप खड़े होना, आश्रय देना, पक्ष लेना, सहायता करना, साथ देना

Stand by: translate from English into Italian

Translate stand by into Italian}
Pausa, Stare là

Stand by: translate from English into Korean

Translate stand by into Korean}
대기, 곁에 있다, 옆에 있다, 원조하다, 가담하다, 지키다

Stand by: translate from English into Russian

Translate stand by into Russian}
Стоять рядом с, Поддерживать, Придерживаться, Стоять за, Защищать, Выполнять, Помогать, Держать, Присутствовать, Быть наготове, Быть безучастным зрителем, Быть готовым начать передачу, Быть готовым принимать передачу

Stand by: translate from English into Spanish

Translate stand by into Spanish}
Apoyar, Atenerse a, Estar presente, Cumplir, Mantenerse listo

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