stand-by Synonyms

adhere stick around stick stick by wait desk sergeant duty man duty officer go-to guy hang about hold the phone prepare oneself cool it stopgap stand-in preparedness hold on back up standby hold back backup hold to mark time lend a helping hand to come to the defence of be supportive of fill time remain loyal to stay loyal to duty boy duty on duty go-to man cooperate with put in a good word side with sit tight stand behind stand up for stick up for stick about be prepared duty operator uphold befriend bolster champion defend emergency encourage endorse