ALL meanings of standby
stand·by
S s - noun plural standby something upon which one can rely and therefore choose or use regularly. 1
- noun plural standby 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 standby 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
- adjective standby kept readily available for use in an emergency, shortage, or the like: a standby player. 1
- adjective standby 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 standby of or relating to a waiting period. 1
- idioms standby on standby, in a state of readiness to act, respond, or be used immediately when needed. 1
- noun standby state of readiness, waiting 1
- noun standby electronic device: sleep mode 1
- noun standby sth available as replacement 1
- adverb standby on standby basis 1
- noun standby favorite, reliable choice 1
- noun standby substitute, for emergency use 1
- noun standby traveling 1
- noun plural standby a staunch supporter or adherent; one who can be relied upon. 1
- countable noun standby A standby is something or someone that is always ready to be used if they are needed. 0
- adjective standby A standby ticket for something such as the theatre or a plane journey is a cheap ticket that you buy just before the performance starts or the plane takes off, if there are still some seats left. 0
- adjective standby Standby is also an adverb. 0
- noun standby something that is useful or reliable when needed 0
- adjective standby of or relating to a (usually cheaper) ticket, if they are still available, bought on a plane just before it is about to leave rather than being booked in advance, or to travelling in this way 0
- adjective standby of or relating to travelling by plane by buying a (usually cheaper) ticket just before the plane is about to leave rather than booking in advance 0
- noun standby a person or thing that can always be depended on, is always effective, etc. 0
- noun standby a person or thing ready to serve or be put into service on an emergency basis or as a substitute 0
- noun standby a person waiting to board an airplane, etc. if space becomes available, as through a cancellation 0
- adjective standby of, for, or functioning as a standby 0