stood by

Definition of stood by in English English dictionary: stood behind, supported, aided, helped
stand by: To remain loyal or faithful to
Even though money is scarce sometimes, Ann stands by her decision to be a full-time mother.
stand by: To wait in expectation of some event; to make ready
Please stand by for more instructions.
stand by: To do nothing. To be inactive in a situation
I can't simply stand by and watch you ruin your life.
stand by: If you are standing by, you are ready and waiting to provide help or to take action. British and American warships are standing by to evacuate their citizens if necessary We will be holding the auditions from nine o'clock tomorrow night so stand by for details. see also standby
stand by: state of readiness; be on the alert; support; stand alongside; in case of emergency
stand by: not act or do anything; "He just stood by when the police beat up the demonstrators
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stand by: If you stand by an earlier decision, promise, or statement, you continue to support it or keep it. The decision has been made and I have got to stand by it = stick by
stand by: Means the controller or pilot must pause for a few seconds, usually to attend to other duties of a higher priority Also means to wait as in "stand by for clearance " The caller should reestablish contact if a delay is lengthy "Stand by" is not an approval or denial
stand by: be loyal to; "She stood by her husband in times of trouble"; "The friends stuck together through the war"
stand by: A preparatory order meaning "get ready "
stand by: be available or ready for a certain function or service
stand by: disapproval If you stand by and let something bad happen, you do not do anything to stop it. The Secretary of Defence has said that he would not stand by and let democracy be undermined
stand by: not act or do anything; "He just stood by when the police beat up the demonstrators"
stand by: approval If you stand by someone, you continue to give them support, especially when they are in trouble. I wouldn't break the law for a friend, but I would stand by her if she did. = stick by
stand by: be available or ready for a certain function or service be loyal to; "She stood by her husband in times of trouble"; "The friends stuck together through the war"