kurz warten — meaning in English

English meaning

• standby noun A state of being ready to act at short notice.

Senses

kurz warten is used for these senses in English:

• hang on (mostly, imperative) To wait a moment.
• standby (proscribed, nonstandard, operations) To wait briefly, as for additional communication by radio or telephone; .

standby — full definition

1. noun A state of being ready to act at short notice.
2. noun Waiting at an airport in hopes of getting a seat on a fully booked flight.
3. noun A backup person or item kept ready in case of need.

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