A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation). / (electronics) sleep mode

(proscribed, nonstandard, operations) To wait briefly, as for additional communication by radio or telephone; alternative spelling of stand by

present participle of stand

Erect, not cut down. / Performed from an erect position. / Remaining in force or status. / Stagnant; not moving or flowing. / Not transitory; not liable to fade or vanish; lasting. / Not movable; fixed.

Position or reputation in society or a profession. / Duration. / The act of a person who stands, or a place where someone stands. / (sports) The position of a team in a league or of a player in a list.

The manner, pose, or posture in which one stands. / One's opinion or point of view. / A place to stand; a position, a site, a station.

(transitive, Scotland) To place, to position, to station; (specifically) to put (cattle) into an enclosure or pen in preparation for sale.

(chiefly US) An enclosed area in a courtroom where witnesses give their evidence.

(slang) An inconclusive standoff, ending in mutual retreat.

Aloof; reserved; unsociable and unfriendly.