Lexic.us

Definition of Standby

1. Adjective. Ready for emergency use. "A standby crew"

2. Noun. Something that can be relied on when needed.

3. Noun. An actor able to replace a regular performer when required.

Definition of Standby

1. n. One who, or that which, stands by one in need; something upon which one relies for constant use or in an emergency.

Definition of Standby

1. Noun. State of readiness without being immediately involved. ¹

2. Noun. (travel) Waiting at the airport in the hope of getting a seat on a flight that is already booked out. ¹

3. Noun. Something that is standard, well-tested, or frequently used. ¹

4. Verb. (proscribed neologism operations) Wait briefly: (alternative spelling of stand by) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Standby

1. one that can be relied on [n -BYS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Standby

standardized standardized variable standardizer standardizes standardizing standardless standardlessness standardly standardness standards

standards and guidelines standards compliance standards compliant standards of identity standaway standby (current term) standby pulse generator standbying standbys standdown

standdowns standee standees standel standels standen stander standers standest

Literary usage of Standby

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Steam Power Plant Engineering by George Frederick Gebhardt (1917)
"standby Losses. — The heat balance as ordinarily calculated refers only to the heat distribution for continuous operation over a limited period of time. ..."

2. The U. S. Coal Industry, 1970-1990: Two Decades of ChangeTechnology (1994)
"Figure 10-11 Diver Tender and standby Diver in Surface Shelter Photo Doug Eiser In all diving operations under ice, there should be one surface tender for ..."

3. Steam Power Plant Engineering by George Frederick Gebhardt (1913)
"The magnitude of standby losses depends upon the size and character of the boiler equipment and the condition of operation, and may range from 5 per cent to ..."

4. Energy Technology Perspectives: Scenarios And Strategies to 2050 by International Energy Agency (2006)
"standby power accounts for about 10% of residential electricity demand. Printers consume 30 to 40% of their full power requirement when they are idle. ..."

5. U. S. Navy Diving Manual: Air DivingSports & Recreation (1999)
"J-5.3 standby Diver. The standby diver and tender must be immediately available. The standby diver should be kept warm until the Diving Supervisor ..."

6. The Gospel of the Holy Spirit by Samuel Wheeler Pratt (1892)
"He knows how weak we are, how prone to sin; but, instead of casting us off, would be our Paraclete or standby and Helper. * " Thoughts on Personal Religion ..."

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