stand by

UK
/stænd baɪ/
US
/stænd baɪ/

Translations

stand byverb
stood by
Past Simple
stood by
Past Participle
standing by
Gerund
UK
/stænd baɪ/
US
/stænd baɪ/
Please stand by while we connect your call.
Пожалуйста, ожидайте, пока мы соединяем ваш звонок.
I will stand by you no matter what happens.
Я буду поддерживать тебя, что бы ни случилось.
Additional translations
пребывать в бездействии
Synonyms
remain available
be there for

Definitions

stand byverb
To be present without taking action; to wait or be ready to act.
The firefighters stood by, ready to assist if the situation worsened.
To support or remain loyal to someone or something.
She promised to stand by her friend during the difficult times.
To adhere to or uphold a decision or statement.
The company decided to stand by its original policy despite the backlash.