English dictionary
staff
nounPronunciation
stɑːf
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose
noun
- (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written
noun
- a rod carried as a symbol
noun
- the body of teachers and administrators at a school
noun
- personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
noun
- building material consisting of plaster and hair; used to cover external surfaces of temporary structure (as at an exposition) or for decoration
verb
- provide with staff
verb
- serve on the staff of
Example sentences
he walked with the help of a wooden staff
the dean addressed the letter to the entire staff of the university
the hospital has an excellent nursing staff
the general relied on his staff to make routine decisions
This position is not always staffed
The two men staff the reception desk