Standby

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005612",
  "term": "Standby",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A state of readiness for a vehicle, equipment, or personnel, indicating that it is available for immediate use or deployment but not currently active. This can apply to backup power generators, reserve aircraft, or drivers awaiting assignment. Standby status often involves reduced power consumption or a waiting period for activation.",
  "synonyms": [
    "at the ready"
  ],
  "subject": "Transport and logistics",
  "see_also": [
    "standby time"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Standby",
    "es": "standby",
    "fr": "standby"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/standby/"
}