standby

• يصف شيئًا محفوظًا وجاهزًا للاستخدام الفوري عند الحاجة، أو حالة الاستعداد والجاهزية للعمل أو التدخل.

Describes something that is kept available for immediate use when needed, or a state of readiness.

1. Ready for immediate useB2formal

   Describes something that is kept available to be used in an emergency or when needed.

   احتياطي

   • The hospital keeps a standby generator in case of a power outage.
   • We have a standby crew ready to respond to any technical issues.
   • The airline offered standby tickets for last-minute travelers.

   المرادفاتalternateauxiliarybackupemergencyfallbackreservespare

   الأضدادactivemainprimary

• اسم يدل على ما يمكن الاعتماد عليه عند الحاجة، أو على الشخص الذي يحل محل غيره عند الضرورة، كالبديل أو الممثل الذي ينوب عن الممثل الأساسي.

A noun referring to something that can be relied on when needed, or an actor able to replace a regular performer when required.

1. Reliable resourceB2formal

   Something that is kept available and can be relied upon when needed.

   احتياطي موثوق

   • This old generator is our standby in case of a power outage.
   • She always keeps a spare tire as a standby for emergencies.
   • The emergency kit is a standby for any unexpected situation.

   المرادفاتalternativebackupfallbackreservestopgapsubstitute

2. Replacement performerB2formal

   An actor or performer who is ready to replace a regular performer when required.

   بديل الممثل

   • The standby was called in when the lead actor fell ill.
   • She worked as a standby for the main singer during the tour.
   • The theater always has a standby ready for last-minute changes.

   المرادفاتalternatebackupdoublesubstituteunderstudy