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plural - stand-bys; noun1) (readiness for action: Two fire-engines went directly to the fire, and a third was on stand-by (= ready to go if ordered).) i venteposition; på standby2) (something that can be used in an emergency etc: Fruit is a good stand-by when children get hungry between meals.) reserve* * *plural - stand-bys; noun1) (readiness for action: Two fire-engines went directly to the fire, and a third was on stand-by (= ready to go if ordered).) i venteposition; på standby2) (something that can be used in an emergency etc: Fruit is a good stand-by when children get hungry between meals.) reserve
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