Stand by
verb
To wait in expectation of some event; to make ready.
“Please stand by for more instructions.”
To remain loyal or faithful to.
“Even though money is scarce sometimes, Ann stands by her decision to be a full-time mother.”
To support; to continue to support despite things being bad.
“They stood by us all along and it's awesome to see them out here to support us today.”
Synonyms: lallygag, waste time, go to the wall for someone, keep faith, uphold, hang on, stay