stand by
US /stænd baɪ/
UK /stænd baɪ/
1.
berdiri saja, tidak melakukan apa-apa
to be present while something bad is happening but not do anything to stop it
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He just stood by and watched the bullying happen.
Dia hanya berdiri saja dan menyaksikan perundungan itu terjadi.
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How could you stand by and let them treat her like that?
Bagaimana bisa kamu berdiri saja dan membiarkan mereka memperlakukannya seperti itu?
2.
mendukung, mempertahankan
to support someone or something, especially in a difficult situation
:
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I will always stand by my friends.
Aku akan selalu mendukung teman-temanku.
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The company decided to stand by its decision despite public criticism.
Perusahaan memutuskan untuk mempertahankan keputusannya meskipun ada kritik publik.
3.
siaga, siap
to be ready to act or to be used if needed
:
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Emergency services are on stand by.
Layanan darurat siaga.
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The backup generator is always on stand by in case of a power outage.
Generator cadangan selalu siaga jika terjadi pemadaman listrik.