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Stand By (Verb)

Be available or ready for a certain function or service.

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The paramedics will stand_by to provide immediate assistance in case of emergencies during the event.
Technicians are standing_by to fix the internet connection as soon as the issue is reported.
Emergency responders are standing_by to respond to any crisis that may arise during the festival.
Firefighters were standing_by to tackle a blaze that could spread quickly due to strong winds.
Backup generators are standing_by in case the main power supply fails during the storm.

Be loyal to; "She stood by her husband in times of trouble"; "The friends stuck together through the war".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The company stood by its employee despite the false allegations made against her.
She stood by her brother throughout his struggle with addiction.
The community stood by its local football team even when they were on a losing streak.
The loyal customers stood by the family-owned business during the recession.
The entire city stood by the victims' families after the devastating natural disaster.

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

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

She stood by and watched as her brother was bullied by his classmates.
They stood by silently, not intervening as the argument escalated into a full-blown fight.
When her friend was being harassed, she just stood by and did nothing to help.
He stood by idly as his colleague was being criticized unfairly by their boss.
The bystanders stood by and didn't lift a finger as the shop was being robbed.