# staffed

Pronunciation: US say "STAFT" /stæft/; say "STAHFT" UK /stɑːft/, AUS /stäːft/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of staff. — simple past and past participle of staff
   - Simple: Simple past tense and past participle of staff. Use this form for hiring or placing workers that already happened.
   - _The festival was staffed entirely by local residents._
   - _Management staffed the night shift before the holiday rush._

## Adjective

2. Provided with or occupied by members of staff.
   - Simple: Having workers in place to do the jobs there.
   - _A properly staffed emergency room can respond to crises within minutes._
   - _The library remained staffed late into the evening during exam week._

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