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To place a device or system in a low-power mode where it remains ready for immediate use but consumes minimal energy.
エアコンを待機状態にすることで電力を節約できます。
You can save power by putting the air conditioner on standby.
この機能を使うと、PCを待機状態にできます。
Using this feature allows you to put your PC on standby.
Commonly used in electronics and computing contexts to describe power-saving modes.
To prepare a person or system to wait in readiness for a task or event.
緊急時に備えて医療チームを待機状態にする。
The medical team is kept on standby in case of emergencies.
Often used in professional or emergency preparedness contexts.
In Japanese electronics, 待機状態 (standby) typically refers to a low-power mode where the device can respond to remote commands (e.g., turning on with a remote), while スリープモード (sleep mode) is a deeper power-saving state where the device takes longer to resume full operation.
Use this phrase when referring to electronic devices or systems that need to remain ready for quick activation. It implies minimal power consumption while maintaining functionality.
The phrase combines 待機 (taiki, 'standby/waiting') + 状態 (jōtai, 'state/condition') + にする ('to put into a state'). 待機 is derived from 待つ (matsu, 'to wait') + 機 (ki, 'opportunity/machine'), indicating readiness. 状態 is from 状 (jō, 'form/appearance') + 態 (tai, 'condition'), describing a specific mode.
This phrase is frequently used in technical contexts but may sound formal in casual conversation. In everyday speech, simpler alternatives like 'スタンバイにする' (put on standby) are more common.