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staff

[stæf]

staff Definition

  • 1a group of people who work for an organization or business
  • 2a long stick that is used as a support when walking or hiking
  • 3a set of lines and spaces on which music is written

Using staff: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "staff" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The staff at the restaurant were very friendly.

  • Example

    The company has a staff of over 500 employees.

  • Example

    He leaned on his staff as he walked up the hill.

  • Example

    She plays the violin part on the treble staff.

staff Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for staff

Antonyms for staff

Phrases with staff

  • employed by a company or organization

    Example

    He's been on the staff at the university for over ten years.

  • short-staffed

    not having enough workers to do a job effectively

    Example

    The store was short-staffed during the holiday season.

  • the highest-ranking officer in a military unit or the head of staff in a company or organization

    Example

    The chief of staff is responsible for overseeing all operations of the military unit.

Origins of staff

from Old English 'stæf' meaning 'walking stick'

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Summary: staff in Brief

The term 'staff' [stæf] refers to a group of people who work for an organization or business, as well as a long stick used for support and a set of lines and spaces for writing music. It can be used in phrases like 'on the staff' and 'short-staffed.'

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