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standby
'standby' - used as an adjective
1. ready for emergency use
a standby generator
a standby crew

'standby' - used as a noun
2. something that can be relied on when needed
3. an actor able to replace a regular performer when required

'standby' - used as a verb
4. not act or do anything
He just stood by when the police beat up the demonstrators
5. be available or ready for a certain function or service
6. be loyal to
She stood by her husband in times of trouble
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