What does "stand by" mean?

To remain loyal and supportive To support someone through difficulties.

How do you use "stand by" in a sentence?

I'll stand by you no matter what. She stood by him during the scandal. True friends stand by you.

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

Meaning: To remain loyal and supportive

忠诚地支持

Permanecer leal y solidario

忠実に支える

변함없이 곁에서 지지하다

To support someone through difficulties.

在困难中支持某人。

Apoyar a alguien en las dificultades.

困難な時に誰かを支えること。

어려운 상황에서도 누군가를 끝까지 지지하는 것을 말한다.

Base verb: stand

Particle: by

Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

I'll stand by you no matter what.
无论如何我都会站在你这边
Estaré contigo pase lo que pase
何があってもあなたの味方だ
무슨 일이 있어도 네 편이야.
She stood by him during the scandal.
丑闻期间她一直支持他
Ella le apoyó durante el escándalo
スキャンダルの最中も彼女は彼を支えた
스캔들 와중에도 그녀는 그를 지지했다.
True friends stand by you.
真正的朋友会一直支持你
Los verdaderos amigos te apoyan
本当の友達はそばにいてくれる
진정한 친구는 곁에 있어 준다.

Context: loyalty, support, friendship

Tone: devoted

From remaining at someone's side.

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal