to stand by
[phrase form: stand]
01
stå vid sidan av, ingripa inte
to refrain from taking action when it is necessary
Intransitive
Exempel
During emergencies, it's important not to stand by but to take swift and decisive action.
Under nödsituationer är det viktigt att inte stå vid sidan av utan att vidta snabba och beslutsamma åtgärder.
02
förbli trogen, stödja
to remain loyal to or supportive of someone, particularly during a hard time
Transitive: to stand by sb/sth
Exempel
Family members often stand by each other through thick and thin.
Familjemedlemmar står ofta vid varandras sida i med- och motgång.
03
vara redo, hålla sig beredd
to be ready for further instructions or actions regarding a specific purpose or service
Intransitive: to stand by | to stand by for sth
Exempel
The rescue team was always on alert, ready to stand by for rescue operations in challenging conditions.
Räddningsteamet var alltid alerta, redo att stå redo för räddningsinsatser under utmanande förhållanden.
04
hålla fast vid, stödja
to keep a particular belief or opinion, even in the face of doubts or disagreement from others
Transitive: to stand by a decision or belief
Exempel
The researcher was determined to stand by the validity of her findings, even when challenged by peers.
Forskaren var fast besluten att stå fast vid giltigheten av sina fynd, även när hon utmanades av kollegor.
