understaff

verb, noun — 2 senses

understaff

verb

Etymology From under- + staff.

1

To furnish with too few staff; to staff inadequately.

Related terms
overstaff

understaff

noun

Etymology From under- + staff.

1

Staff (employees) who are subordinate to other staff.

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