English Reference
adjective

staffed

adj.
US /ˈstæft/ UK /stˈɑːft/ staffed

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate

    having workers or employees there to do a job or help people.

    provided with a workforce or personnel; describes a location where employees are physically present to manage operations.

    Simple

    The reception desk is staffed twenty-four hours a day to help guests.

    In context

    The facility is fully staffed during peak hours, ensuring that every customer receives personalised attention without long wait times.

    Usage

    Often used with adverbs like 'fully', 'thinly', or 'permanently'.

    unstaffedautomated

The court is staffed by seven judges, five of whom are Republican-appointed.

Al Jazeera· 4 Sept 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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