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Definition staff in British English

staff noun

noun
/stɑːf/
Example

It is a small hospital with a staff of just over a hundred.

Example

The staff are not happy about the new arrangement.

Example

The embassy employs around 50 people on its full-time staff.

Example

She joined the staff in 1996.

Example

Peter became a very valued member of staff.

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1.1

the ordinary workers, not the managers: can be followed by a singular or plural verb

Example

We need better communication between management and staff.

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1.2

the people who do paid work in a place, rather than the other people there: can be followed by a singular or plural verb

Example

Staff and residents enjoyed the show.

Example

recreational facilities for students and staff

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1.3

relating to the staff

Example

a staff restaurant/canteen

Example

They blame staff shortages for the delay.

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2

a stick that some officials carry on formal occasions

Example

a staff of office

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2.1

a long stick used for making walking easier, used mainly in the past

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2.2

a flagpole

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3

the set of lines on which music is written

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Definition staff in British English