on standby

phrase

: ready or available for immediate action or use

Examples of on standby in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But most screenings held at the Renberg Theatre, which holds 183 people, were sold out or on standby, and conversations with filmmakers and members of the community continued in the bustling courtyard long after the credits rolled. — Matt Minton, Variety, 30 July 2026

Specialist teams were on standby to remove the container from the vessel, according to the port. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 July 2026

Authorities in Fujian province placed more than 17,000 emergency rescue workers on standby. — Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Authorities in Fujian province have placed over 17,000 emergency rescue workers on standby. — ABC News, 11 July 2026

Rhymes for on standby

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