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/
Korean meaning: 대기 중인, 준비된 상태로
Korean pronunciation: 온 **스탠드**바이
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
in a state of readiness for use or action; waiting to be called upon
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Helicopter on standby, rescuers nearby, hereby ready to fly!
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Origin
19세기부터 사용된 표현으로, 'stand'(서다)와 'by'(옆에)가 합쳐져서 '옆에서 서서 기다리다'는 의미로 발전했습니다. 원래는 해군 용어로 사용되었다가 현재는 일반적인 대기 상태를 나타내는 표현이 되었습니다.
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“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.”
“Keep the backup generator on standby in case of power failure.”
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