standby

== English == === Alternative forms === stand-by === Etymology === Deverbal from stand by. === Pronunciation === (noun): (without æ-raising) IPA(key): /ˈstændˌbaɪ̯/, [ˈstændˌbaɪ̯] (æ-raising) (US, Canada) IPA(key): /ˈsteə̯ndˌbaɪ̯/, /ˈstɛə̯ndˌbaɪ̯/ (General Australian) IPA(key): /ˈstɛːndˌbɑ̟ɪ̯/ (verb): (without æ-raising) IPA(key): /ˌstændˈbaɪ̯/, [ˌstændˈbaɪ̯] (æ-raising) (US, Canada) IPA(key): /ˌsteə̯ndˈbaɪ̯/, /ˌstɛə̯ndˈbaɪ̯/ (General Australian) IPA(key): /ˌstɛːndˈbɑ̟ɪ̯/ Hyphenation: stand‧by === Noun === standby (countable and uncountable, plural standbys) A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation). A replacement kept on standby. (electronics) Sleep mode. (travel) Waiting at the airport in the hope of getting a seat on a flight that is already booked out. Something that is standard, well-tested, or frequently used. ==== Synonyms ==== at the ready ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Verb === standby (third-person singular simple present standbys, present participle standbying, simple past and past participle standbyed) (proscribed, nonstandard, operations) To wait briefly, as for additional communication by radio or telephone; alternative form of stand by. For quotations using this term, see Citations:standby. ==== Translations ==== == Romanian == === Etymology === Unadapted borrowing from English standby. === Adjective === standby m or f or n (indeclinable) standby ==== Declension ====