Looking for the meaning of the word STANDBYS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of STANDBYS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Standby
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈstan(d)bʌɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
readiness for duty or immediate deployment
Short Definition:readiness for duty or immediate deployment
Examples:- buses were placed on standby for the journey to London
Definition:
the state of waiting to secure an unreserved place for a journey or performance, allocated on the basis of earliest availability
Short Definition:state of waiting to secure unreserved place for journey or performance
Examples:- passengers were obliged to go on standby
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