Definition

To hire new employees to replace or add to the current staff in an organization.

Example

The company decided to restaff after several employees left for new jobs.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you heard that they are planning to restaff the whole department?

Really? I wonder why they think that's necessary.

I guess they want to bring in fresh ideas and perspectives.

That makes sense; sometimes a new team can really shake things up!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Restaff → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "staff" (from Old English "stæf", meaning a group of people or a staff). The word "restaff" means to staff again or to provide a new group of staff members.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') and a 'group of people' ('staff') — that's why restaff means to provide a new group of staff members.

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