What is the meaning of stand by?

Not act or do anything.
- usage: "He just stood by when the police beat up the demonstrators"
Be available or ready for a certain function or service.
- synonyms: stick around, stick about
Be loyal to.
- usage: "She stood by her husband in times of trouble"; "The friends stuck together through the war"
- synonyms: stick by, stick, adhere

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