on standby
on
ɒn
on
stand
stænd
stānd
by
baɪ
bai

Definition & Meaning of "on standby"in English

on standby
01

connected to a power source but not actively in use 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
ungradable
domain
technology, state, function
Examples
The alarm system remains on standby, ready to activate if needed. 
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