staff
staff
stæf
stāf
British pronunciation
/stˈɑːf/

Definition & Meaning of "staff"in English

Staff
01

a group of people who work for a particular company or organization

staff definition and meaning
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Examples
All staff members are required to attend the meeting.
He thanked the staff for their hard work and dedication.
02

a set of five horizontal lines and the blank space between them on which a musical composition is written according to a pitch

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staff definition and meaning

What is a "staff"?

In music, a staff is a set of five horizontal lines and four spaces where musical notes and symbols are written. The staff helps musicians read and write music by providing a framework for indicating the pitch of notes. Each line and space represents a different musical pitch, with the position of the note on the staff showing its specific sound. The staff can also include additional symbols like clefs, key signatures, and time signatures to further guide the performance of the music.

03

a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose

04

the body of teachers and administrators at a school

05

a rod carried as a symbol

06

building material consisting of plaster and hair; used to cover external surfaces of temporary structure (as at an exposition) or for decoration

to staff
01

to provide with employees for a particular purpose, position, or task

Transitive: to staff a team or position
to staff definition and meaning
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The newly opened restaurant is looking to staff its kitchen with experienced chefs.
The company is actively staffing its customer service department to handle increased demand.
02

to work as part of the team responsible for running or supporting an organization, event, or operation

Transitive: to staff an event or operation
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The volunteers staffed the charity event with enthusiasm and dedication.
He staffed the front desk at the hotel during the busy holiday season.
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