overstaff Definition
to employ more staff than is necessary or than can be afforded.
Using overstaff: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overstaff" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The company had to downsize because they were overstaffed.
Example
The restaurant was overstaffed for the slow night, and the employees were sent home early.
Example
The school district was overstaffed with teachers, so some were transferred to other schools.
overstaff Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for overstaff
- overemploy
- overman
- overhire
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Summary: overstaff in Brief
The verb 'overstaff' [oh-ver-staf] means to employ more staff than is necessary or affordable. It is often used in business contexts, such as when a company needs to downsize due to overstaffing. 'Overstaff' has no idioms or phrases associated with it.
