# stand by

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. To wait in expectation of some event; to be ready.
2. To remain loyal or faithful to.
3. To support; to continue to support despite things being bad.
4. To do nothing. To be inactive in a situation.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/stand-by