What does "Standby" mean?
ready to act
"Standby" in a sentence
Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.
You're on standby.
— Coco
Am I just supposed to sit here for the rest of my life waiting for you?
— Doctor Who S1E11
Well, I-I-I’ve been on Standby for a flight home for hours.
— Friends S5E1
standby with a crash cart.
— Grey's Anatomy S5E17
"Standby" in TV shows & movies
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