Meaning of skeleton staff | Babel Free
Definitions
The minimum number of employees needed to operate a business during a vacation, weekend, or other period when people do not normally work, or full staffing is not necessary.
Examples
“The line was closed officially on August 9, and only a skeleton staff retained.”
“But you must keep skeleton staff on duty at all car parks while the event is still open.”
“The police department was operating with a skeleton staff.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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