standby

adj : ready for emergency use; "a standby generator"; "a standby

crew"

n 1: something that can be relied on when needed

2: an actor able to replace a regular performer when required

[syn: {understudy}]

Tandy

A US company, the parent company of {Radio Shack},

makers of the {TRS-80} and other early {personal computer}s.

(1995-02-28)