ALL meanings of stand by
stand by
S s - noun plural stand by a staunch supporter or adherent; one who can be relied upon. 1
- noun plural stand by something upon which one can rely and therefore choose or use regularly. 1
- noun plural stand by something or someone held ready to serve as a substitute, especially a radio or television program used as a filler in case of cancellation of a regularly scheduled program. 1
- noun plural stand by a traveler who is waiting for last-minute accommodations to become available on a plane, train, or other transport as a result of a cancellation. 1
- noun plural stand by the act of standing; an assuming of or a remaining in an upright position. 1
- noun plural stand by a cessation of motion; halt or stop. 1
- noun plural stand by a determined effort for or against something, especially a final defensive effort: Custer's last stand. 1
- noun plural stand by a determined policy, position, attitude, etc., taken or maintained: We must take a stand on political issues. 1
- noun plural stand by the place in which a person or thing stands; station. 1
- noun plural stand by witness stand. 1
- noun plural stand by a raised platform, as for a speaker, a band, or the like. 1
- noun plural stand by stands, a raised section of seats for spectators; grandstand. 1
- noun plural stand by a framework on or in which articles are placed for support, exhibition, etc.: a hat stand. 1
- noun plural stand by a piece of furniture of various forms, on or in which to put articles (often used in combination): a nightstand; a washstand. 1
- noun plural stand by a small, light table. 1
- noun plural stand by a stall, booth, counter, or the like, where articles are displayed for sale or where some business is carried on: a fruit stand. 1
- noun plural stand by newsstand: The papers usually hit the stands at 5 a.m. 1
- noun plural stand by a site or location for business: After 20 years the ice-cream vendor was still at the same stand. 1
- noun plural stand by a place or station occupied by vehicles available for hire: a taxicab stand. 1
- noun plural stand by the vehicles occupying such a place. 1
- noun plural stand by the growing trees, or those of a particular species or grade, in a given area. 1
- noun plural stand by a standing growth, as of grass, wheat, etc. 1
- noun plural stand by a halt of a theatrical company on tour, to give a performance or performances: a series of one-night stands on the strawhat trail. 1
- noun plural stand by the town at which a touring theatrical company gives a performance. 1
- noun plural stand by hive (def 2). 1
- noun plural stand by Metalworking. a rolling unit in a rolling mill. 1
- noun plural stand by Chiefly British. a complete set of arms or accoutrements for one soldier. 1
- adjective stand by kept readily available for use in an emergency, shortage, or the like: a standby player. 1
- adjective stand by of or relating to last-minute accommodations, the transport that offers them, or a traveler who is waiting for them: a standby flight. 1
- adjective stand by of or relating to a waiting period. 1
- idioms stand by stand a chance / show, to have a chance or possibility, especially of winning or surviving: He's a good shortstop but doesn't stand a chance of making the major leagues because he can't hit. 1
- idioms stand by stand pat. pat2 (def 6). 1
- idioms stand by stand to reason. reason (def 18). 1
- idioms stand by take the stand, to testify in a courtroom. 1
- verb without object stand by (of a person) to be in an upright position on the feet. 1
- verb without object stand by to rise to one's feet (often followed by up). 1
- verb without object stand by to have a specified height when in this position: a basketball player who stands six feet seven inches. 1
- verb without object stand by to stop or remain motionless or steady on the feet. 1
- verb without object stand by to take a position or place as indicated: to stand aside. 1
- verb without object stand by to remain firm or steadfast, as in a cause. 1
- verb without object stand by to take up or maintain a position or attitude with respect to a person, issue, or the like: to stand as sponsor for a person. 1
- verb without object stand by to have or adopt a certain policy, course, or attitude, as of adherence, support, opposition, or resistance: He stands for free trade. 1
- verb without object stand by (of things) to be in an upright or vertical position, be set on end, or rest on or as on a support. 1
- verb without object stand by to be set, placed, fixed, located, or situated: The building stands at 34th Street and 5th Avenue. 1
- verb without object stand by (of an account, score, etc.) to show, be, or remain as indicated; show the specified position of the parties concerned: The score stood 18 to 14 at the half. 1
- verb without object stand by to remain erect or whole; resist change, decay, or destruction (often followed by up): The ruins still stand. The old building stood up well. 1
- verb without object stand by to continue in force or remain valid: The agreement stands as signed. 1
- verb without object stand by to remain still, stationary, or unused: The bicycle stood in the basement all winter. 1
- verb without object stand by to be or become stagnant, as water. 1
- verb without object stand by (of persons or things) to be or remain in a specified state, condition, relation, relative position, etc.: He stood in jeopardy of losing his license. 1