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standby

standby

noun STAND-bay Rare

Origin: English loanword

Usage Note

Standby is an invariable English loanword used in Italian for electronic devices left in a low-power waiting state — in standby (on standby). It is masculine: il standby. Widely used in technology and aviation contexts without any Italian adaptation.

Examples

"Lascia il televisore in standby tutta la notte."

Natural Translation

He leaves the television on standby all night.

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