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standby in Greek

standby in Greek is αναμονή, εφεδρικός — standby means a state of being ready to act at short notice.

standby in Greek

αναμονή
noun
Pronounced: anamoni
A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation).
εφεδρικός
noun
Pronounced: efedrikos
Something that is standard, well-tested, or frequently used.

What does "standby" mean?

  1. noun A state of being ready to act at short notice.
    "The ambulance crew was on standby all night."
  2. noun Waiting at an airport in hopes of getting a seat on a fully booked flight.
    "They flew standby and just barely got seats on the last flight out."
  3. noun A backup person or item kept ready in case of need.
    "The understudy was the standby for the lead role."
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standby in a sentence

  • The ambulance crew was on standby all night.
  • They flew standby and just barely got seats on the last flight out.
  • The understudy was the standby for the lead role.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "standby" in Greek?

"standby" in Greek is αναμονή, εφεδρικός. standby means: A state of being ready to act at short notice.

How do you pronounce αναμονή?

"standby" in Greek is αναμονή, pronounced "anamoni".

How do you use "standby" in a sentence?

Example: "The ambulance crew was on standby all night." In Greek, "standby" is αναμονή, εφεδρικός.

Are there other ways to say "standby" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "standby": αναμονή, εφεδρικός.

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