Vaihtoehtoiset kirjoitusmuodot
Ääntäminen
Southern England:
Southern England:
- noun:
- verb:
Haettu sana löytyi näillä lähdekielillä:
Määritelmät
Substantiivi
- A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation).
- A replacement kept on standby.
- (electronics) Sleep mode.
- (travel) Waiting at the airport in the hope of getting a seat on a flight that is already booked out.
- Something that is standard, well-tested, or frequently used.
Verbi
- (proscribed, nonstandard, operations) To wait briefly, as for additional communication by radio or telephone; Alternative form of stand by.
Esimerkit
- The troops were on standby in case of an attack.
- That recipe is an old standby, and she keeps the ingredients around in case of unexpected guests.
- Standby while I check that for you.
Taivutusmuodot