staff

UK
/stɑːf/
US
/stæf/

Translations

staffnoun
staffs
pl
UK
/stɑːf/
US
/stæf/
The hospital staff worked tirelessly during the pandemic.
Персонал больницы работал неустанно во время пандемии.
The wizard carried a magical staff.
Волшебник нес магический посох.
staffverb
staffed
Past Simple
staffed
Past Participle
staffing
Gerund
UK
/stɑːf/
US
/stæf/
The company needs to staff the new office with experienced employees.
Компании нужно укомплектовать новый офис опытными сотрудниками.
Additional translations
снабдить персоналом
staffadjective
UK
/stɑːf/
US
/stæf/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to or intended for an organisation’s staff.

Definitions

staffnoun
A group of people who work for an organization or business.
The hospital staff worked tirelessly to care for the patients.
A long stick used as a support when walking or climbing.
The hiker used a sturdy staff to help navigate the rocky terrain.
A set of five horizontal lines and four spaces that each represent a different musical pitch.
The composer wrote the melody on the staff for the orchestra to play.
A rod, pole, or sceptre carried as a symbol of authority, office, or ceremony.
The marshal carried a ceremonial staff topped with a silver eagle.
A rod or scepter carried as a symbol of office, authority, or power.
The monarch held a jewel-encrusted staff during the coronation.
staffverb
To provide an organization, business, etc., with a group of people who work for it.
The company plans to staff the new office with experienced employees.
staffadjective
Relating to, intended for, or used by the staff of an organization.
The company provides a staff canteen that serves meals around the clock.