staff

//stɑːf//
A2Frequency Level 5Neutral
Visual representation of staff

Noun

staffSingular
staff/staffs/stavesPlural
1

The group of people who work for an organization or business.

The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful.

2

The employees of a particular department or section within an organization.

The marketing staff are preparing for the new campaign.

Noun

staffSingular
staff/staffs/stavesPlural
1

A long stick or pole used as a support when walking or as a weapon.

The old man walked slowly with a wooden staff.

2

A rod or scepter held as a symbol of authority or office.

The king held a golden staff as a symbol of his authority.

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Verb

staffInfinitive
staffPresent tense
staffedPast tense
staffedPast participle
staffingPresent participle
staffsThird-person singular
1

To provide an organization or business with employees.

The company staffed the new office with experienced workers.

Synonym