# staffed

/ˈstæft/ (US) · /stˈɑːft/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/staffed
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 1. having workers present

adjective · CEFR B2

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

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

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

## Examples

- The reception desk is staffed twenty-four hours a day.
- The new community center is fully staffed by local volunteers who manage the daily workshops.
- While the automated kiosks handle most transactions, the branch remains staffed by experienced consultants to assist customers with more complex financial inquiries.

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