We're 'on standby' for the next flight to Washington, D.C.
We bought an electric generator as a 'standby'.
More police officers were sent as 'standbys'.
(..) - Get your fucking hands off me! - Turn the sound off! He's going on live! - Key two. - We're in trouble down here. Go to standby! Lou, can't we clear out the lobby? There must be people there. - How am l gonna clear 'em out? - Every TV station and wire service! l could barely get in. (..)1976 Network