Stand by
verb
Remain ready or available for help or support.
I'll stand by in case you need assistance.
Often appears as...
- stand by for assistance
- stand by to help
verb
Offer moral support or loyalty to someone, especially in a challenging time.
Despite the accusations, his family stood by him.
Often appears as...
- stand by someone
- stand by their side
verb
Not take action or intervene in a situation.
I couldn't stand by and watch him get hurt.
Often appears as...
- stand by and do nothing
- stand by and watch
verb
Wait for further instruction or developments.
Stand by for further details.
Often appears as...
- stand by for updates
- stand by for news
verb
Remain ready or available for help or support.
I'll stand by in case you need assistance.
Often appears as...
- stand by for assistance
- stand by to help
verb
Offer moral support or loyalty to someone, especially in a challenging time.
Despite the accusations, his family stood by him.
Often appears as...
- stand by someone
- stand by their side
verb
Not take action or intervene in a situation.
I couldn't stand by and watch him get hurt.
Often appears as...
- stand by and do nothing
- stand by and watch
verb
Wait for further instruction or developments.
Stand by for further details.
Often appears as...
- stand by for updates
- stand by for news
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Assistance Readiness
Use 'stand by' to show your readiness to help immediately if needed.
If the situation escalates, I’ll stand by for your signal.
Pro Tip 2/3On Alert
Conveys you are alert and waiting to act, similar to emergency services.
Firefighters stand by, prepared for urgent calls.
Pro Tip 3/3Support Signal
Implies a ready position until a signal or event triggers action.
Stand by until we confirm the system is operational.
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