To stand by

Related to To stand by: outlined, reinvigorated, catchable, overhyped, scrutinised

to aid, to support.

To be near; to be a spectator; to be present

To be aside; to be set aside with disregard

To maintain; to defend; to support; not to desert; as, to stand by one's principles or party.- Dr. H. More.

To rest on for support; to be supported by

To remain as a spectator, and take no part in an action; as, we can't just stand idly by while people are being killed.- Whitgift.

See also: By, Stand, Stand, Stand, Stand, Stand