stand by

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Definition
  1. Verb (Phrasal Verb):
    • To remain loyal to; to support: To continue to support or be faithful to someone, especially during difficult times.
    • To be ready or available for action: To be prepared and waiting to act or be used if needed.
    • To not take action; to be a passive observer: To watch something happen without intervening or helping.
Usage Examples
  • Verb (Phrasal Verb):
    • I will always stand by my principles, no matter what. (This shows loyalty to one's own beliefs.)
    • The crew was ordered to stand by for further instructions. (This indicates being in a state of readiness.)
    • How could you just stand by and watch while they bullied him? (This criticizes passive inaction.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to stand by someone": To support someone emotionally or practically.
    • Her family stood by her throughout the lengthy trial.
  • "to stand by something": To adhere to a statement, decision, or promise.
    • The company stands by its claim that the product is safe.
  • "to stand by to + verb": To be ready to perform a specific action.
    • Pilots stand by to take off at a moment's notice.
Variants and Related Words
  • Standby (noun/adjective): A state of readiness or a person/thing ready for use.
    • We have a generator on standby in case of a power cut.
    • She flew to London on a standby ticket.
Synonyms
  • Support: To give assistance or encouragement.
  • Abide by: To accept and act according to a rule or decision.
  • Wait in readiness: To be prepared and waiting.
  • Look on: To watch something happen without being involved.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Stand for: To represent or tolerate.
    • What does the acronym stand for?
    • I won't stand for such rude behavior.
  • Stand up for: To defend or support a person or idea.
    • You must stand up for what you believe in.
Related Idioms
  • Stand by one's word/man: To keep one's promise or to be loyal.
    • He's a man who stands by his word.
  • Stand idly by: To do nothing while something bad happens (emphasizes passivity).
    • We cannot stand idly by while people suffer.
Verb
  1. be loyal to
    • She stood by her husband in times of trouble
    • The friends stuck together through the war
  2. be available or ready for a certain function or service
  3. not act or do anything
    • He just stood by when the police beat up the demonstrators

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