on standby

phrase

: ready or available for immediate action or use

Examples of on standby in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As meteorologists predict more rain, Braun said a Black Hawk helicopter will be on standby for search and rescue. — Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2026

Amateur players do not have trainers on standby, which is exactly why paying attention to your body matters more, not less. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026

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

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