staff

Noun

• (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written

• a rod carried as a symbol

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

• the body of teachers and administrators at a school
  • the dean addressed the letter to the entire staff of the university
    

• a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose
  • he walked with the help of a wooden staff
    

• 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
    

Verb

• serve on the staff of
  • The two men staff the reception desk
    

• provide with staff
  • This position is not always staffed
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  stave , faculty