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standby::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
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| Synonyms | understudy |
| Type of | role player, histrion, player, actor, thespian |
| Derivation | stand by |
standby::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
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a standby generator.
a standby crew.
standby::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
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| Type of | thing |
| Derivation | stand by |
Examples of standby
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Like so many other solo diners, I always resorted to that old standby, the book.
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They're perfect standby wines for when you're not sure what you might be eating.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Have a friend or neighbour on standby to help with any unforeseen circumstances.
From the telegraph.co.uk
This ensures firms are paid a fee all year round for keeping a plant on standby.
From the dailymail.co.uk
The aioli provides a wonderful citrus and contemporary note to this old standby.
From the post-gazette.com
Nationally, standby power accounts for about 10% of residential electricity use.
From the latimes.com
The VX9400 allows for up to 3.8 hours of use, and up to 19 days of standby time.
From the businessweek.com
For months, rumors of his death have put both exiles and journalists on standby.
From the fresnobee.com
It also claims the phone can standby for 11 days which is nowhere near possible.
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- Ready for emergency use; "a standby generator"; "a standby crew"
- Something that can be relied on when needed
- Understudy: an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
- On most modern airlines, flying standby occurs when a passenger travels on a flight without a ticket for that specific flight.
- In computing, the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification provides an open standard for unified operating system-centric device configuration and power management. ...
- Sleep mode refers to a low power mode for electronic devices such as computers, televisions, and remote controlled devices. ...
- In theater, an understudy is a performer who learns the lines and blocking/choreography of a leading actor or actress in a play. Should the lead actor or actress be unable to appear on stage because of illness or emergencies, the understudy takes over the part. ...
- State of readiness without being immediately involved; Waiting at the airport in the hope of getting a seat on a flight that is already booked out; Something that is standard, well-tested, or frequently used; Wait briefly: alternative spelling of stand by
- The use of batteries in which they are charged by an application to be ready for use if the primary power to the application fails. Also called float or backup.
