stand by

Definitions

1. 1

   To wait in expectation of some event

   To wait in expectation of some event; to be ready.

   • Please stand by for more instructions.
2. 2

   To remain loyal or faithful to.

   • Even though money is scarce sometimes, Ann stands by her decision to be a full-time mother.
   • [W]hen a Hamas spokesman recently stood by his statement that Jews used the blood of non-Jewish children for their matzos – one of the oldest anti-Semitic canards around – European elites were largely silent.
3. 3

   To support

   To support; to continue to support despite things being bad.

   • They stood by us all along and it's awesome to see them out here to support us today.
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   1. 4

      To do nothing. To be inactive in a situation.

      • I can't simply stand by and watch you ruin your life.

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