stand by (/stænd baɪ/)
verb · Intermediate · Greetings & Phrases
🔊 /stænd baɪ/
Meaning
Meaning: support; wait ready
To support someone in a difficult time, or to wait, ready to act.
Examples
🗣 She stood by her friend through hard times.
Etymology
From ‘stand’ plus ‘by’, remaining close and ready to help.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for loyalty and readiness.
Tags: phrasal-verb