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(stand′bī′)

noun pl. standbys

a person or thing that can always be depended on, is always effective, etc.
a person or thing ready to serve or be put into service on an emergency basis or as a substitute
a person waiting to board an airplane, etc. if space becomes available, as through a cancellation

adjective

of, for, or functioning as a standby

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noun pl. stand·bys

One that can always be relied on, as in an emergency.
A favorite or frequent choice.
One kept in readiness to serve as a substitute.

adjective

Kept in reserve for use when needed: a standby generator.
Of, relating to, or waiting for unreserved travel space that is made available by an airline only shortly before departure: standby passengers.

adverb

On a standby basis: flew standby to New York.

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