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standby

UK
/ˈstændbaɪ/
US
/ˈstændbaɪ/

Translations

standbynoun
standbys
pl
UK
/ˈstændbaɪ/
US
/ˈstændbaɪ/
We have a generator on standby in case of a power outage.
У нас есть генератор в резерве на случай отключения электроэнергии.
резервный пассажир
As a standby, he was hoping to get a seat on the next flight.
Как резервный пассажир, он надеялся получить место на следующем рейсе.
The flight was delayed, so we had to wait on standby for several hours.
Рейс был задержан, поэтому нам пришлось ждать в режиме ожидания несколько часов.
Additional translations
режим ожидания
резервный режим
Synonyms
reserve
backup
substitute
support
alternative
standbyadjective
UK
/ˈstænd.baɪ/
US
/ˈstænd.baɪ/
The standby generator was used during the power outage.
Резервный генератор использовался во время отключения электроэнергии.
The standby crew was ready to take over if needed.
Дежурная команда была готова взять на себя работу, если потребуется.
Additional translations
ожидания
запасной
Synonyms
substitute
spare
alternative
reserve
backup
standbyadverb
UK
/ˈstænd.baɪ/
US
/ˈstænd.baɪ/
Used especially after verbs such as "fly" or "travel" to indicate doing something on an unreserved, space-available basis.
Synonyms
as a backup
as a reserve
in reserve
on call
as a contingency
alternatively
secondarily
provisionally
for emergencies

Definitions

standbynoun
A person or thing that is available to be used if needed, especially in an emergency or as a backup.
The hospital has a standby generator in case of a power outage.
A state of readiness for immediate action or use.
The firefighters were on standby during the fireworks display.
A traveler who is waiting for an unreserved seat on a flight.
She was a standby passenger hoping to catch the next flight to New York.
A mode in which a device is ready to be used immediately but is not currently active.
The television was left on standby to save energy.
standbyadjective
Ready to be used if needed; available for immediate use.
The standby generator kicked in when the power went out.
Kept in reserve for emergencies or unexpected situations.
We have a standby team ready to assist in case of any issues.
standbyadverb
On an unreserved basis; subject to availability or last-minute confirmation.
We decided to fly standby to save money.
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