Definition of Standby
the state of waiting for a secure spot
Examples of Standby in a sentence
Because he didn’t purchase a ticket in advance, the standby passenger had to wait to find out if there was an extra seat available. 🔊
The couple was placed on standby for thirty minutes and finally seated after a booth came open in the busy restaurant. 🔊
As a standby actress, the understudy was responsible for learning her lines in case the main performer didn’t show up. 🔊
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