standbyarea
nounUK /ˈstændbaɪ ˈeəriə/
US /ˈstændbaɪ ˈeriə/
A standby area is a special place where people wait until they are needed.
The actors waited in the standby area before it was their turn to go on stage.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A place at an airport where passengers wait for a seat on a full flight.
She waited in the standby area hoping to get on the next plane.
3. A spot near a stage or studio where performers wait to go on.
The band relaxed in the standby area until the show began.
4. A safe place where emergency workers wait until they are called.
The firefighters stayed in the standby area until the alarm sounded.