stand by

Verb	1.	stand by - not act or do anything; "He just stood by when the police beat up the demonstrators"
	2.	stand by - be available or ready for a certain function or service Synonyms: stick about, stick around
	3.	stand by - be loyal to; "She stood by her husband in times of trouble"; "The friends stuck together through the war" Synonyms: stick by, adhere, stick

forbear, refrain