definition of
staff

[1] #1 staff n. personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task; "the hospital has an excellent nursing staff"; "the general relied on his staff to make routine decisions". wn

[2] #2 staff v. provide with staff; "This position is not always staffed". wn

[3] #3 staff n. a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose; "he walked with the help of a wooden staff". wn

[4] #4 staff n. [faculty] the body of teachers and administrators at a school; "the dean addressed the letter to the entire staff of the university". wn

[5] #5 staff v. serve on the staff of; "The two men staff the reception desk". wn