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The definition of stand by
7 Definitions of: stand by
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- verb, to be available and ready to act if needed or called upon
- verb, to be present as an onlooker or without taking any action
- verb, to be faithful to
- verb, English law (of the Crown) to challenge (a juror) without needing to show cause
- noun, a) a person or thing that is ready for use or can be relied on in an emergency b) (as modifier)
- noun, on stand-by in a state of readiness for action or use
- adjective, (of an airline passenger, fare, or seat) not booked in advance but awaiting or subject to availability
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of stand by