[stɑːf], (Noun)

Definitions:
- all the people employed by a particular organization
(e.g: a staff of 600)

- a group of officers assisting an officer in command of an army formation or administration headquarters
(e.g: the Polish General and his staff)

- a long stick used as a support when walking or climbing or as a weapon
(e.g: a shepherd's staff)



Phrases:
- the staff of life

Origin:
Old English stæf (in staff), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch staf and German Stab

[stɑːf], (Verb)

Definitions:
- provide (an organization, business, etc.) with staff
(e.g: legal advice centres are staffed by volunteer lawyers)


Phrases:
- the staff of life

Origin:
Old English stæf (in staff), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch staf and German Stab

[stɑːf], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a mixture of plaster of Paris, cement, or a similar material, used for temporary building work


Phrases:

Origin:
late 19th century: of unknown origin