What does STAFF mean?

Staff

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition:

• A group of people who work for an organization or business.
• A long stick used for support while walking or hiking.
• A group of employees who work for a specific person or department.
• To provide with employees or workers.

Pronunciations:

• US: /stæf/
• UK: /stɑːf/

Origin and Usage:

The word "staff" originated from the Old English word "stæf," meaning "rod, stick, or pole." It has been used since the 14th century to refer to a group of people who work for an organization or business. It is also used to refer to a long stick used for support while walking or hiking. The verb form of "staff" means to provide with employees or workers.

Synonyms:

• Employees
• Personnel
• Crew
• Workforce

Related Words:

• Stave
• Stead
• Stays
• Stare
• State

Example Sentences:

• She is the head of the staff at the hotel.
• He used a staff to help him climb the mountain.
• The sales department is staffed by five employees.
• The company plans to staff the new location with experienced workers.