Staff ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Staff ( noun )

1. A group of people employed to work for an organization or business.
2. A group of people who support or assist someone in a professional or personal capacity.
3. A long narrow stick used as a support or weapon, especially by a person with limited mobility.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french estaffe, from an assumed germanic root meaning "pole, staff," related to german stabe.

Examples:

1. The hospital had a dedicated and professional staff of doctors, nurses, and technicians.
2. The school had a highly qualified and experienced staff of teachers and administrators.
3. The politician had a large and well-organized staff of advisors and campaigners.
4. The hiker used a sturdy staff to help him balance and navigate over rough terrain.
5. The elder used a staff to support himself as he walked, as he was unsteady on his feet.

(As a verb)

Staff ( verb )

1. A group of people employed to work for an organization or business.
2. A group of people who support or assist someone in a professional or personal capacity.
3. A long narrow stick used as a support or weapon, especially by a person with limited mobility.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french estaffe, from an assumed germanic root meaning "pole, staff," related to german stabe.

Examples:

1. The hospital had a dedicated and professional staff of doctors, nurses, and technicians.
2. The school had a highly qualified and experienced staff of teachers and administrators.
3. The politician had a large and well-organized staff of advisors and campaigners.
4. The hiker used a sturdy staff to help him balance and navigate over rough terrain.
5. The elder used a staff to support himself as he walked, as he was unsteady on his feet.