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stand by

verb
  1. To wait in expectation of some event; to make ready.

    "Please stand by for more instructions."

  2. To remain loyal or faithful to.

    "Even though money is scarce sometimes, Ann stands by her decision to be a full-time mother."

  3. To support; to continue to support despite things being bad.

    "They stood by us all along and it's awesome to see them out here to support us today."

Synonymslallygag, waste time, go to the wall for someone, keep faith, uphold, hang on

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