standby
/ˈstændbaɪ/
nounA state of readiness or a person or thing kept available for immediate use or action.
“The hospital kept a generator on standby in case of a power outage.”
Synonyms: backup, reserve, substitute, alternative, spare
A state of readiness or a person or thing kept available for immediate use or action.
“The hospital kept a generator on standby in case of a power outage.”