Dictionary & Thesaurus

stand by

1.	(verb) be available or ready for a certain function or service
	Synonyms: stick about, stick around
	Related Words: wait

2.	(verb) be loyal to; "She stood by her husband in times of trouble"
	Synonyms: adhere, stick by, stick to, stick with
	Related Words: be

3.	(verb) not act or do anything; "He just stood by when the police beat up the demonstrators"
	Related Words: forbear, forebear, refrain