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standby

DEFINITIONS OF: standby

1

n something that can be relied on when needed

Type of:
thing
an artifact

n an actor able to replace a regular performer when required

Synonyms:
understudy
Type of:
actor, histrion, player, role player, thespian
a theatrical performer

adj ready for emergency use

“a standby generator”
“a standby crew”
Synonyms
secondary
being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate
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