English to English
standby
('st/&/nd,b/aI/
)
noun (n)
- something that can be relied on when needed(noun.artifact)source: wordnet30
- an actor able to replace a regular performer when required(noun.person)source: wordnet30
- One who, or that which, stands by one in need; something upon which one relies for constant use or in an emergency.(noun)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- ready for emergency use(adj.all)Example:
A standby generator.
A standby crew.
source: wordnet30
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