(n) :
state of readiness without being immediately involved; (Travel) Waiting at the airport in the hope of getting a seat on a flight that is already booked out
"the troops were on standby in case of an attack."
(v) :
(Particularly in radio transmissions) Wait briefly
"standby while I check that for you."
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(n) :
state of readiness without being immediately involved; (Travel) Waiting at the airport in the hope of getting a seat on a flight that is already booked out
"the troops were on standby in case of an attack."
(v) :
(Particularly in radio transmissions) Wait briefly