(adj) being and remaining ready and available for use, Syn. ready and waiting, Example:waiting cars and limousines lined the curb; found her mother waiting for them; an impressive array of food ready and waiting for the guests; military forces ready and waiting
[引而不发 / 引而不發, yǐn ér bù fāㄧㄣˇ ㄦˊ ㄅㄨˋ ㄈㄚ] to pull the bow without shooting (成语 saw from Mencius); ready and waiting for action; to go through the motions; to practice; a trial run#113579