standby

• Bezeichnet etwas, das zur sofortigen Verwendung bereitgehalten wird, oder den Zustand der Bereitschaft, z. B. bei Geräten, Tickets oder Personal.

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.

   Reserve

   • 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.

   Synonymealternateauxiliarybackupemergencyfallbackreservespare

   Antonymeactivemainprimary

• Substantiv, das etwas oder jemanden bezeichnet, auf den man sich im Bedarfsfall verlassen kann, oder einen Schauspieler, der bei Bedarf für die Hauptbesetzung einspringt.

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.

   Reserve

   • 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.

   Synonymealternativebackupfallbackreservestopgapsubstitute

2. Replacement performerB2formal

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

   Ersatzdarsteller

   • 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.

   Synonymealternatebackupdoublesubstituteunderstudy