staff
//stɑːf//
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.
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.