[{"word":"standby","phonetics":[],"meanings":[{"partOfSpeech":"verb","definitions":[{"definition":"To wait in expectation of some event; to make ready.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"Please stand by for more instructions."},{"definition":"To remain loyal or faithful to.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"Even though money is scarce sometimes, Ann stands by her decision to be a full-time mother."},{"definition":"To support; to continue to support despite things being bad.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"They stood by us all along and it's awesome to see them out here to support us today."},{"definition":"To do nothing. To be inactive in a situation.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"I can't simply stand by and watch you ruin your life."},{"definition":"To be ready to provide assistance if required.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"The tug stood by in case it was needed."}],"synonyms":["lallygag","waste time","go to the wall for someone","keep faith","uphold","hang on","stay"],"antonyms":[]},{"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%20by","https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/standby"]}]