'standby' definitions:
Definition of 'standby'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Ready for emergency use; "a standby generator"; "a standby crew"
noun
Something that can be relied on when needed
noun
An actor able to replace a regular performer when required [syn: understudy, standby]
Synonyms of 'standby'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- abettor,
- admirer,
- advocate,
- aficionado,
- angel,
- apologist,
- backer,
- bit player,
- buff,
- champion,
- defender,
- dependence,
- encourager,
- endorser,
- exponent,
- extra,
- fan,
- favorer,
- figurant,
- figurante,
- friend at court,
- lover,
- Maecenas,
- mainstay,
- maintainer,
- mute,
- paranymph,
- partisan,
- patron,
- promoter,
- protagonist,
- reliance,
- second,
- seconder,
- sectary,
- sider,
- spear-carrier,
- sponsor,
- stalwart,
- stand-in,
- substitute,
- supe,
- super,
- supernumerary,
- support,
- supporter,
- supporting actor,
- supporting cast,
- sustainer,
- sympathizer,
- understudy,
- upholder,
- votary,
- walk-on,
- walking gentleman,
- well-wisher