standby

English Thesaurus

1. something that can be relied on when needed (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	thing,
definition	:	an artifact (noun.artifact)

2. an actor able to replace a regular performer when required (noun.person)

hypernym	:	actor, histrion, player, role player, thespian,
definition	:	a theatrical performer (noun.person)

3. ready for emergency use (adj.all)

similar	:	secondary,
definition	:	being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate (adj.all)

4. something that can be relied on when needed (noun.artifact)

derivation	:	stand by, stick about, stick around,
definition	:	be available or ready for a certain function or service (verb.stative)

5. an actor able to replace a regular performer when required (noun.person)

derivation	:	alternate, understudy,
definition	:	be an understudy or alternate for a role (verb.cognition)

derivation	:	stand by, stick about, stick around,
definition	:	be available or ready for a certain function or service (verb.stative)

6. something that can be relied on when needed (noun.artifact)

derivation	:	stand by, stick about, stick around,
definition	:	be available or ready for a certain function or service (verb.stative)

7. an actor able to replace a regular performer when required (noun.person)

derivation	:	alternate, understudy,
definition	:	be an understudy or alternate for a role (verb.cognition)

derivation	:	stand by, stick about, stick around,
definition	:	be available or ready for a certain function or service (verb.stative)