stand by

/stˈand bˈaɪ/

/stˈænd bˈaɪ/

to stand by

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: stand]

rester là sans rien faire

to do nothing when it is necessary

tenir

to remain loyal to or supportive of someone, particularly during a hard time

Synonymes : adhere

Exemples

1. True friends will stand by you when the chips are down.

2. I knew she would stand by me to the bitter end.

3. He was a devoted husband who stood by his wife until death do them part.

4. We will stand by you through thick and thin, no matter the challenges or obstacles that come our way.