What does "Stand by" mean?
wait and be ready
"Stand by" in a sentence
Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.
Bravo team, stand by.
— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S5E12
What do we do? Just stand by while he starts dating boys?
— Desperate Housewives S1E19
Stand by for Extra.
— Extra English S1E1
I will stand by you through anything.
— Gossip Girl S3E1
We have enough blood standing by?
— Grey's Anatomy S3E2
You stood by your boy all night, even though you have no chance of getting with me.
— How I Met Your Mother S7E16
I have my helicopter standing by on the roof.
— Modern Family S5E2
"Stand by" in TV shows & movies
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