How to pronounce “stand by”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (idiomatic, intransitive) To wait in expectation of some event; to be ready.
• (idiomatic, transitive) To remain loyal or faithful to.
• (idiomatic, transitive) To support; to continue to support despite things being bad.
• (intransitive) To do nothing. To be inactive in a situation.

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