📖 Definitions of "Stand by"
verb
- 1
To wait in expectation of some event; to make ready.
"Please stand by for more instructions."
- 2
To remain loyal or faithful to.
"Even though money is scarce sometimes, Ann stands by her decision to be a full-time mother."
- 3
To support; to continue to support despite things being bad.
"They stood by us all along and it's awesome to see them out here to support us today."
- 4
To do nothing. To be inactive in a situation.
"I can't simply stand by and watch you ruin your life."
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