- STANDBY Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of STANDBY is one to be relied on especially in emergencies How to use standby in a sentence
- How to Use Standby vs. stand by Correctly - GRAMMARIST
It’s correct in the phrase on standby, meaning ready and waiting By contention, the one-word form doesn’t work as a verb When you need a verb meaning to stand beside or to be at the ready, use the two-word phrase stand by The plural of standby is standbys, not standbies
- STANDBY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
When an electrical device such as a television is on standby, the power is on but the device will not work until a switch, etc is pressed Not leaving your TV on standby at night will save you money I was too late for my flight but I managed get on standby for a later one
- STANDBY Definition Meaning - Dictionary. com
Standby definition: a staunch supporter or adherent; one who can be relied upon See examples of STANDBY used in a sentence
- STANDBY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
A standby is something or someone that is always ready to be used if they are needed
- Standby - definition of standby by The Free Dictionary
One that can always be relied on, as in an emergency 2 One kept in readiness to serve as a substitute 3 A mode of operation for a computer, television, or other electronic device in which the power is on and the device is ready for immediate use 1 Kept in reserve for use when needed: a standby generator 2
- standby, n. , adj. , adv. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English . . .
There are 16 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word standby See ‘Meaning use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence
- Standby Definition Meaning - YourDictionary
Standby definition: One that can always be relied on, as in an emergency
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