Standby

noun
'stænd,baɪ

Adjective

  • ready for emergency use

    a standby generator

    a standby crew

Noun

  • an actor able to replace a regular performer when required

    Similar:Understudy
    Type of:HistrionPlayerActor
  • something that can be relied on when needed

    Type of:Thing

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