Standby (air travel)
WordNet
adjective
(1) Ready for emergency use
"A standby generator"
"A standby crew"
noun
(2) Something that can be relied on when needed
(3) An actor able to replace a regular performer when required
WiktionaryText
Noun
- State of readiness without being immediately involved.
- The troops were on standby in case of an attack.
- Waiting at the airport in the hope of getting a seat on a flight that is already booked out.
- Something that is standard, well-tested, or frequently used.
- That recipe is an old standby, and she keeps the ingredients around in case of unexpected guests.
Verb
- Wait briefly:
- Standby while I check that for you.