# manning

Pronunciation: say "MAN-ing" US/UK /ˈmænɪŋ/, AUS /ˈmæːnɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of man. — present participle and gerund of man
   - Simple: Present participle of man. Use this form for staffing or operating something right now.
   - _Volunteers are manning the phones during the fundraiser._
   - _Manning the lighthouse alone tested his patience over the long winter._

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