stand by meaning and definition

STAND BY verb

Definition of stand by (verb)

1. not act or do anything
   • "He just stood by when the police beat up the demonstrators"
2. be available or ready for a certain function or service
   • synonyms: stick about, stick around
3. be loyal to
   • "She stood by her husband in times of trouble"; "The friends stuck together through the war"
   • synonyms: adhere, stick, stick by