Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

manning

verb
/ˈmæn.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of providing personnel to operate or maintain a device, service, or organization.
Examples
  • They are manning the emergency response team during the storm.
  • She has been manning the information desk at the event.
  • The soldiers were manning their posts throughout the night.
Meaning
Manning refers to the staffing or filling of positions in a workforce, especially in relation to ensuring that there are enough people present to fulfill required duties or operations.
Synonyms
  • staffing
  • operating
  • filling
  • maintaining