stand by

verb

1. intr, adverb to be available and ready to act if needed or called upon
2. intr, adverb to be present as an onlooker or without taking any action

   he stood by at the accident

3. intr, preposition to be faithful to

   to stand by one's principles

4. tr, adverb English law (of the Crown) to challenge (a juror) without needing to show cause

noun

1. 1. a person or thing that is ready for use or can be relied on in an emergency
   2. ( as modifier )

      stand-by provisions

2. on stand-by
   in a state of readiness for action or use

adjective

1. (of an airline passenger, fare, or seat) not booked in advance but awaiting or subject to availability

Example Sentences

“Slower, slower, smoooooth ….” urged his his trainer, standing by his side.

From Los Angeles Times

She has, however, publicly stood by Trump on controversial stances like his false claim that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.

From BBC

Beijing will not stand by - it will retaliate.

From BBC

"I stand by the fact - and I say it in the book - that Eddie is still the best coach that I have ever worked with," he told Rugby Union Weekly.

From BBC

While fully accepting the jury's verdict, he stands by the decision to refer the case to the CPS.

From BBC