standby

  1. Noun.  State of readiness without being immediately involved.
  2. Noun.  (travel) Waiting at the airport in the hope of getting a seat on a flight that is already booked out.
  3. Noun.  Something that is standard, well-tested, or frequently used.
  4. Verb.  (proscribed, _) Wait briefly: (alternative spelling of, stand by) .

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