Meaning of istambay

people who stand by

1. one standing by waiting for business or work. Daghang mga istambay nga trák didtu sa pír nga paabangan, There’s lots of trucks sitting at the pier to rent; 2. one who has nothing to do and hangs around s.w. 3. out of service. Istambay úsà ang trák kay way písa, The bus is out of commission now because it’s lacking a part; v. 1. stand-by for business or work; 2. hang around; 2a. become an idle loafer; 3. for a machine to be out of service. -an(→) n. place loafers hang out.