verb🔗ShareEstar a la espera, prepararseTo wait in expectation of some event; to make ready."Please stand by for more instructions."Por favor, estén a la espera de más instrucciones.actioneventsituationplanmilitarybusinesstechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSer leal a, apoyarTo remain loyal or faithful to."Even though money is scarce sometimes, Ann stands by her decision to be a full-time mother."Aunque a veces el dinero escasea, Ann se mantiene fiel a su decisión de ser madre a tiempo completo.attitudevaluemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApoyar, respaldarTo support; to continue to support despite things being bad."Even though his grades were dropping, his parents promised to standby him and help him improve. "Aunque sus calificaciones estaban bajando, sus padres prometieron apoyarlo y ayudarlo a mejorar.aidbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEsperar, estar inactivoTo do nothing. To be inactive in a situation."The firefighters had to standby while the hazardous materials team assessed the chemical spill. "Los bomberos tuvieron que esperar mientras el equipo de materiales peligrosos evaluaba el derrame químico.situationactionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEstar disponible, estar preparadoTo be ready to provide assistance if required."The tug stood by in case it was needed."El remolcador estaba disponible en caso de que se necesitara.aidservicemilitarybusinessjobpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDisponibilidad, esperaA state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation)."The troops were on standby in case of an attack."Las tropas estaban en espera en caso de un ataque.situationconditionactioneventtechnologystatemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareModo de esperaSleep mode"The television is in standby, so it's using very little power. "El televisor está en modo de espera, por lo que consume muy poca energía.electronicstechnologycomputingmachinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEn espera, lista de espera(travel) Waiting at the airport in the hope of getting a seat on a flight that is already booked out."My standby at the airport for the flight home was long and frustrating. "Mi espera en el aeropuerto para el vuelo a casa fue larga y frustrante.vehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEstándar, de reservaSomething that is standard, well-tested, or frequently used."That recipe is an old standby, and she keeps the ingredients around in case of unexpected guests."Esa receta es un estándar antiguo, y ella guarda los ingredientes en caso de invitados inesperados.utilitydevicetechnologyelectronicsmachineserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
