standby

• Décrit quelque chose qui est gardé en réserve pour une utilisation immédiate si nécessaire, ou un état de disponibilité et d'attente.

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.

   de secours / en réserve

   • 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.

   Synonymesalternateauxiliarybackupemergencyfallbackreservespare

   Antonymesactivemainprimary

• Substantif désignant ce sur quoi on peut compter en cas de besoin, ou une personne (notamment un acteur) capable de remplacer l'interprète principal si nécessaire.

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.

   Réserve fiable

   • 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.

   Synonymesalternativebackupfallbackreservestopgapsubstitute

2. Replacement performerB2formal

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

   Doublure

   • 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.

   Synonymesalternatebackupdoublesubstituteunderstudy