Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Hold oneself in readiness.
7 letter answer(s) to hold oneself in readiness
STANDBY
an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
ready for emergency use; "a standby generator"; "a standby crew"
something that can be relied on when needed
4 letter answer(s) to hold oneself in readiness
WAIT
look forward to the probable occurrence of; "We were expecting a visit from our relatives"; "She is looking to a promotion"; "he is waiting to be drafted"
serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant; "I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's"
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something; "I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets"
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something); "the wait was an ordeal for him"
time during which some action is awaited; "instant replay caused too long a delay"; "he ordered a hold in the action"
wait before acting; "the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment"
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