standing by (Meaning)
standing by
of, relating to, or traveling by an airline service in which the passenger must wait for an available unreserved seat, to remain apart or aloof, as a standby passenger, held near at hand and ready for use, one available or to be relied on especially in emergencies, to remain loyal or faithful to, relating to the act of standing by, of or relating to a mode of transportation (as airline service) in which the passengers must wait for an available unreserved spot, to be present, relating to the act or condition of standing by, a favorite or reliable choice or resource, to be or to get ready to act, to remain loyal or faithful, on a standby basis, one to be relied on especially in emergencies, ready or available for immediate action or use, one that is held in reserve ready for use
Synonyms & Antonyms of standing by
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standing by Sentence Examples
- The firefighters were standing by, ready to respond to any emergency.
- The paramedics were standing by at the accident scene, waiting for instructions.
- The teacher was standing by the door, monitoring the students as they entered the classroom.
- The mechanic was standing by the car, waiting for the owner to return.
- The cashier was standing by the register, waiting for customers to pay.
- The doctor was standing by the patient's bedside, monitoring their vital signs.
- The police officer was standing by the suspect, waiting to take them into custody.
- The security guard was standing by the gate, checking IDs.
- The accountant was standing by the calculator, adding up the numbers.
- The waiter was standing by the table, waiting for the guests to order.
FAQs About the word standing by
of, relating to, or traveling by an airline service in which the passenger must wait for an available unreserved seat, to remain apart or aloof, as a standby pa
keeping (to), hewing (to), abiding by, sticking (to or with), holding to, adhering (to), clinging (to), living up to, defending, accepting
giving up, abandoning, disagreeing (with), relinquishing, taking back,defecting (from), denying, controverting, forsaking, reconsidering
The firefighters were standing by, ready to respond to any emergency.
The paramedics were standing by at the accident scene, waiting for instructions.
The teacher was standing by the door, monitoring the students as they entered the classroom.
The mechanic was standing by the car, waiting for the owner to return.
