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standby

UK/ˌstændˈbaɪ̯/ US/ˌstændˈbaɪ̯/ fairly common
noun (2) adjective (1)

noun

1.

something that can be relied on when needed

2.

adjective

1.

ready for emergency use

  • “a standby generator”
  • “a standby crew”
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Origin

Deverbal from stand by.

Phrases

  • standby loan
  • standby time

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