Stand-by Definition

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(idiomatic, intransitive) To wait in expectation of some event; to make ready.

Please stand by for more instructions.
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(idiomatic) 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 do nothing. To be inactive in a situation.

I can't simply stand by and watch you ruin your life.
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Stand-by Sentence Examples

  • No one has to be on stand-by to take you to the next destination.

  • Can I come stand by you?

  • I thought you might want to stand by.

  • It is, after all, too negative a thing to stand by itself or to satisfy God."

  • Ne'Rin only came for her once during the third day, to bring her to stand by him while he received visitors.

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YBY

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