on standby — in a state of readiness for use or action; waiting to be called upon
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a state of readiness for use or action; waiting to be called upon
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑːn ˈstændbaɪ/
Example Sentences
- My mom is always on standby when I'm cooking - just in case I burn down the kitchen!
- The IT support team is on standby during the system upgrade.
- I got a standby ticket and waited at the gate like a loyal puppy.
on standby
ADVERB[/ɑːn ˈstændbaɪ/]
in a state of readiness for use or action; waiting to be called upon
💡 Concept
The paramedics wait on standby outside the stadium, ready to rush in.
🎵 Rhyme
Helicopter on standby, rescuers nearby, hereby ready to fly!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɑːn ˈstændbaɪ/
🇬🇧 UK/ɒn ˈstændbaɪ/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
nearbywherebyhereby
nearby
whereby
hereby
🔗Collocations
be on standby
put on standby
standby mode
standby flight
medical standby
emergency standby
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom is always on standby when I'm cooking - just in case I burn down the kitchen!”
“The IT support team is on standby during the system upgrade.”
😄 Fun example
“I got a standby ticket and waited at the gate like a loyal puppy.”
“Keep the backup generator on standby in case of power failure.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
readypreparedwaitingavailablealert
Antonyms
activeengagedoff-duty
Related
backupreserveemergencywaiting listqueue
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