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to be ready to do something
A boat will be standing by in case of emergency.
to not take action when you should
We can't just stand by and watch her die.
to be loyal to someone who is in a difficult situation
We knew they would stand by us no matter what we'd done.
to continue to have a particular belief or opinion, even though other people have doubts about it or disagree with you
The doctors are standing by their claim that they are not at fault.
