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0 to be waiting and ready to do something or to help:
Cabin crew, please stand by for take-off.
1 to allow something unpleasant to happen without doing anything to stop it:
We can't stand by while millions of people starve.
2 to let something happen or to be unable to prevent something:
How could anyone simply stand by while the man was robbed?
We stood by helplessly while the fire destroyed our barn.
3 to be prepared for something:
The general ordered his troops to stand by for a possible attack.
4 to be ready to do something:
The Central Bank was standing by, ready to intervene to prevent a further slide against the dollar.
5 to show that you still believe or support something:
We stand by our view that rates may need to rise to 5% next year.
The Government lost a lot of voters because it failed to stand by its election promises.
NYA ORD
European
May 10, 2021
DAGENS ORD
Shimmer