1. staff - Noun
2. staff - Verb
A long piece of wood; a stick; the long handle of an instrument or weapon; a pole or srick, used for many purposes; as, a surveyor's staff; the staff of a spear or pike.
A stick carried in the hand for support or defense by a person walking; hence, a support; that which props or upholds.
A pole, stick, or wand borne as an ensign of authority; a badge of office; as, a constable's staff.
The round of a ladder.
A series of verses so disposed that, when it is concluded, the same order begins again; a stanza; a stave.
The five lines and the spaces on which music is written; -- formerly called stave.
An arbor, as of a wheel or a pinion of a watch.
The grooved director for the gorget, or knife, used in cutting for stone in the bladder.
An establishment of officers in various departments attached to an army, to a section of an army, or to the commander of an army. The general's staff consists of those officers about his person who are employed in carrying his commands into execution. See Etat Major.
Hence: A body of assistants serving to carry into effect the plans of a superintendant or manager; as, the staff of a newspaper.
Source: Webster's dictionaryThis position is not always staffed Source: Internet
The two men staff the reception desk Source: Internet
A BHA spokesman said: "A lot of hard work has gone in to making the first week run as smoothly as it has, and the teams at the BHA and Racecourses as well as our trainers, jockeys and stable staff deserve a great deal of credit. Source: Internet
Aaron Trotter has been jailed for assaults on police officers and ambulance staff. Source: Internet
Abdul Mahdi then offered Muhandis the position of Hashd al-Shaabi chief of staff, but the paramilitary leader rejected the offer, and refused to follow the prime minister’s orders, continuing in his role as if nothing had happened until he was killed. Source: Internet
A black woman claims she suffered a number of 'microaggressions', her request for a raise was ignored and she was accused of 'walking around looking resentful and angry' after asking for staff members to undergo diversity and inclusion training. Source: Internet