Standby, in
telecommunications, has the following meanings: In
computer and
communications systems operations, pertaining to a
power-saving condition or status of
operation of equipment that is ready for use but not in use. Note: An example of a standby condition is a
radio station operating condition in which the operator can receive but is not transmitting. Pertaining to a dormant operating condition or state of a
system or equipment that permits complete resumption of operation in a stable state within a short
time. Pertaining to
spare equipment that is placed in operation only when other, in-use equipment becomes inoperative.
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