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standby

/'stænd,baɪ/

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noun
an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
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understudy

type of:
role player histrion player actor thespian
adjective
ready for emergency use
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"a standby generator" "a standby crew"

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secondary
noun
something that can be relied on when needed
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thing

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