Примеры употребления для standby
1. "We had 200 people actively employed assisting, another 150 on standby, helicopters involved, helicopters on standby, trucks distributing water.
2. After the blaze was contained, firemen remained on standby.
3. Paramilitary troops were on standby to maintain order.
4. An additional 100 Texas State Guard personnel were on standby.
5. Wasted energy of appliances on standby could power 400,000 homes.