1 standby /ˈstændˌbaɪ/ noun plural standbys /ˈstændˌbaɪz/ plural standbys /ˈstændˌbaɪz/ Learner's definition of STANDBY
[count]
: a person or thing that is available especially in emergencies后备人员;备用物品 — see also stand by at 1stand
on standby
1
: ready or available for immediate action or use随时待命;随时准备着 2
: ready to travel if a ticket becomes available等退票的;候补待位的 2 standby /ˈstændˌbaɪ/ adjective
2 standby
/ˈstændˌbaɪ/
adjective
Learner's definition of STANDBY
always used before a noun
: relating to or traveling by an airline service in which the passenger must wait for an available seat等退票的;等余票的;候补登机的 — see also stand by at 1stand