on-callaid

adjective
UK /ɒnˈkæleɪd/
US /ɑːnˈkæleɪd/

Something that is on-callaid is ready and waiting to be used.

The firefighter kept her boots on-callaid by the door.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Kept in a state of readiness for immediate action.

The rescue team stayed on-callaid through the storm.

3. Available to help whenever needed.

The nurse was on-callaid all night.

4. Set up and switched on so it can work right away.

The backup generator is on-callaid in case the power fails.