Definition of Stand by

1. Verb. Not act or do anything. "He just stood by when the police beat up the demonstrators"

Generic synonyms: Forbear, Refrain

2. Verb. Be available or ready for a certain function or service. "They stand by a long time"
Exact synonyms: Stick About, Stick Around
Generic synonyms: Wait
Derivative terms: Standby, Standby

3. Verb. Be loyal to. ; "The friends stuck together through the war"
Exact synonyms: Adhere, Stick, Stick By
Generic synonyms: Be

Lexicographical Neighbors of Stand By

standpattism
standpattisms
standpipe
standpipe
standpipes
standpoint
standpoints
stands
standstill
standstill
standstills
standup
standups
standup comedian
stand back
stand by (current term)
stand conversion
stand density
stand fast
stand firm
stand for
stand guard
stand in
stand oil
stand out
stand pat
stand sentinel
stand still
stand up
stand watch

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