Definition of "Staff" :

noun: a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose

"He walked with the help of a wooden staff."

noun: (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written

noun: a rod carried as a symbol

noun: the body of teachers and administrators at a school

"The dean addressed the letter to the entire staff of the university."

noun: personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

"The hospital has an excellent nursing staff."

noun: building material consisting of plaster and hair; used to cover external surfaces of temporary structure (as at an exposition) or for decoration

verb: provide with staff

"This position is not always staffed."

verb: serve on the staff of

"The two men staff the reception desk."