stand by

uncountable · intransitive · phrasal, inseparable

A phrasal verb used to indicate remaining loyal to someone or something, or being ready and waiting to act.

ruФразовый глагол, используемый для обозначения сохранения верности кому-либо или чему-либо, или готовности и ожидания действий.esVerbo frasal que significa permanecer leal o apoyar a alguien o algo, o estar listo y a la espera para actuar cuando sea necesario.frVerbe à particule signifiant rester loyal ou fidèle à quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ou être prêt à agir et attendre les événements.dePartikelverb, das bedeutet, jemandem oder etwas die Treue zu halten oder bereit zu sein und auf etwas zu warten.ptVerbo frasal usado para indicar manter lealdade a alguém ou algo, ou estar pronto e à espera de ação.zh表示支持或忠于某人或某事，或做好准备并等待行动。arفعل مركب يُستخدم للدلالة على البقاء مخلصًا لشخص أو شيء ما، أو على الاستعداد والانتظار لاتخاذ إجراء.

1. Support or remain loyal formal

   To continue to support someone or something, especially in difficult times.

   • She stood by her friend during the crisis.
   • The company stood by its employees after the merger.
   • He promised to stand by his decision no matter what.

   ruПоддерживатьesApoyar o permanecer lealfrSoutenir ou rester loyaldeUnterstützenptApoiarzh支持arالوقوف إلى جانب

   Synonyms: backdefendstick bysupportuphold

   Antonyms: abandonbetraydefyopposeresist

2. Wait and be ready formal

   To be ready and available to act or help if needed.

   • The emergency team is standing by for any calls.
   • Please stand by for further instructions.
   • The crew stood by as the ship prepared to dock.

   ruБыть наготовеespermanecer a la espera / estar preparadofrRester prêtdeBereit seinptEstar de prontidãozh待命arعلى أهبة الاستعداد

   Synonyms: wait

3. Not take action formal

   To remain inactive or not intervene in a situation.

   • How can you stand by and watch them argue?
   • He stood by while others did all the work.
   • We cannot stand by while injustice occurs.

   ruБездействоватьesNo intervenirfrrester sans agirdeTatenlos zusehenptNão tomar açãozh袖手旁观arالتقاعس

   Synonyms: do-nothinghold backlook onsit backwait

   Antonyms: actinterfereintervene

• stood by past participle
• stood by past simple
• standing by present participle
• stands by third person singular

Base verb: stand