Definitions from Wiktionary (stand by)
▸ verb: (idiomatic, intransitive) To wait in expectation of some event; to be ready.
▸ verb: (idiomatic, transitive) To remain loyal or faithful to.
▸ verb: (idiomatic, transitive) To support; to continue to support despite things being bad.
▸ verb: (intransitive) To do nothing. To be inactive in a situation.
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▸ verb: (idiomatic, intransitive) To wait in expectation of some event; to be ready.
▸ verb: (idiomatic, transitive) To remain loyal or faithful to.
▸ verb: (idiomatic, transitive) To support; to continue to support despite things being bad.
▸ verb: (intransitive) To do nothing. To be inactive in a situation.
Similar:
stick around,
stick to,
stick by,
stick with,
adhere,
stick about,
standby,
anticipate,
wait and see,
hold tight,
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