
Standby
Emergency Preparedness
Refers to items or people ready for quick deployment in crisis situations.

The emergency services team is on standby during the hurricane season.
Always Available
Standby denotes something constantly ready to be accessed or activated.

Our technical support team is on standby 24/7 to help with any issues.
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