standby

Betekenis (Engels)

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation).
2. (countable, uncountable) A replacement kept on standby.
3. (countable, uncountable) Sleep mode.
4. (countable, uncountable) Waiting at the airport in the hope of getting a seat on a flight that is already booked out.
5. (countable, uncountable) Something that is standard, well-tested, or frequently used.

Verb

To wait briefly, as for additional communication by radio or telephone; alternative form of stand by.

Sinonieme

understudy

backup

arrangement

associate

bolster

buttress

countenance

espouse

holding

lean

maintain

makeshift

preparation

press

prop

push

put

ready

relief

rest

second

2nd

second-string

spare

stalwart

support

sustain

wait for orders

underpin

uphold

waiting

temporary expedient

await an opportunity

reserve equipment

second-stringer

spare equipment

stand-by equipment

back

🔙

stand-by facility

alert

Vertalings

Reserve

αναμονή

Bereitschaft

en attente

einsatzbereit

Standby

recolzar

estintolar

في حالة استعداد

aufstützen

anlehnen

anlegen

lehnen

donar suport

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/ˈstændˌbaɪ/

Etimologie (Engels)

Deverbal from stand by.