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Standing-by - English meaning

Standing-by – definitions in English dictionary

phrasal verb

To let something happen or to be unable to prevent something

Usage examples:

How could anyone simply stand by while the man was robbed?, we stood by helplessly while the fire d…
phrasal verb

To be ready to do something

Usage examples:

The central bank was standing by, ready to intervene to prevent a further slide against the dollar.…

Standing-by translation into English

Standing-by: translate from English into Chinese

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站在

Standing-by: translate from English into Dutch

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Stand-by

Standing-by: translate from English into French

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Debout, De réserve, De secours

Standing-by: translate from English into German

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In bereitschaft

Standing-by: translate from English into Hindi

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खड़े होना

Standing-by: translate from English into Italian

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In attesa

Standing-by: translate from English into Korean

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대기

Standing-by: translate from English into Russian

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Будучи на готове

Standing-by: translate from English into Spanish

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En espera

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