STANDBY
7 letters
13 Scrabble points
Definition of STANDBY
verb
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To wait in expectation of some event; to make ready.
"Please stand by for more instructions."
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To remain loyal or faithful to.
"Even though money is scarce sometimes, Ann stands by her decision to be a full-time mother."
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To support; to continue to support despite things being bad.
"They stood by us all along and it's awesome to see them out here to support us today."
noun
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A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation).
"The troops were on standby in case of an attack."
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Sleep mode
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(travel) Waiting at the airport in the hope of getting a seat on a flight that is already booked out.
Related words:
at the ready
Source: Wiktionary
Word Details
Letters
S
T
A
N
D
B
Y
Length
7 letters
Scrabble Score
13 points