Stand by Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb not act or do anything
   
   • He just stood by when the police beat up the demonstrators
2. verb be available or ready for a certain function or service
   stick around; stick about.
   
3. verb be loyal to
   stick by; stick; adhere.
   
   • She stood by her husband in times of trouble
   • The friends stuck together through the war

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