[{"word":"stand-by","phonetics":[],"meanings":[{"partOfSpeech":"noun","definitions":[{"definition":"A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation).","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"The troops were on standby in case of an attack."},{"definition":"Sleep mode","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"(travel) Waiting at the airport in the hope of getting a seat on a flight that is already booked out.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"Something that is standard, well-tested, or frequently used.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"That recipe is an old standby, and she keeps the ingredients around in case of unexpected guests."}],"synonyms":["at the ready"],"antonyms":[]}],"license":{"name":"CC BY-SA 3.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"},"sourceUrls":["https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/stand-by","https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/standby"]}]