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Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (2)

1. something that can be relied on when needed;

2. an actor able to replace a regular performer when required;
[syn: understudy, standby]


ADJECTIVE (1)

1. ready for emergency use;
- Example: "a standby generator"
- Example: "a standby crew"



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Stand-by \Stand"-by`\ (st[a^]nd"b[imac]`), n.
   One who, or that which, stands by one in need; something upon
   which one relies for constant use or in an emergency.
   [1913 Webster]


WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

standby
    adj 1: ready for emergency use; "a standby generator"; "a
           standby crew"
    n 1: something that can be relied on when needed
    2: an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
       [syn: understudy, standby]