Definitions for standby
Overview of noun standby
The noun standby has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) standby
(something that can be relied on when needed)
2. understudy, standby
(an actor able to replace a regular performer when required)
Overview of adj standby
The adj standby has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. standby
(ready for emergency use; "a standby generator"; "a standby crew")
