standby mode
Electronic low-power state
Standby mode is a low-power state for electronic devices—not fully off, but not actively running.
A computer or television in standby mode can wake quickly when needed, consuming minimal electricity while waiting.
The term extends to any state of readiness: The generators are on standby mode in case the power fails.
- sleepRecurring unconscious repose
- waitingRemaining in expectation
- on holdTemporarily not proceeding
- hibernateTorpor through cold months
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
inactive · power · screen · dimmed · ready · suspended · low-power · low battery · wake · wake up · timeout · screen saver · dormant · rest · blinking · LED · quiet · hum
- modesnight vision
- wastefulnesswaste, squandering, extravagance, profligacy, dissipation
- shutdownshut down, power down, power off, turn off, switch off
- standbyready, waiting, on hold, on call, backup
- microwavesmicrowave, microwave oven, microwave ovens, turntable, defrost
- fault toleranceredundancy, failover, failsafe, fail-safe, disaster recovery
power state
standby modepowered off
Without electrical current
off · shutdown · power off · hibernation · on
stand, stands, stood, standing, standby, bystander, understand, withstand, outstanding