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stand by 1. to let something happen or to be unable to do anything to stop something from happening. It was such a terrible fire that the firefighters had to stand by and let the fire burn itself out. 2. to be ready to be used if necessary. During the fireworks display, the fire department trucks stood by, in case something went up in flames. See also: stand stand by someone/something to support someone or something. I think people admire the fact that she stands by her husband. At a news conference, he stood by his criticism of the government. See also: stand |
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Ah, it's a great thing in a man's life to be able to stand by a neighbour and uphold him in such trouble as that. There, go forward: bear a hand and rig yourselves, and stand by for a call. Come along, my dearest Catherine, for heaven's sake, and stand by me. |
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