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.”

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