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manning

Pronunciation: [ˈmænɪŋ]

Word

Learn how to use manning in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “jobs/roles”

(verb) to supply staff or workers for a particular job or task. This means you are giving people the responsibility to do certain work, like when you have a team working on a project.

Example

The company is manning the event with volunteers to help visitors.

Example

They are not manning the booth during the festival, so there will be no help available.

Example

Who is manning the information desk at the event?

Context: “military/operations”

(verb) to put people in charge of operating a machine, vehicle, or a specific position, especially in military contexts. It's like assigning soldiers to different roles to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Example

The team is manning the defense systems in the base to keep it safe.

Example

They are not manning the patrols tonight, which makes it feel less secure.

Example

Who is manning the watchtower during the night shift?

Context: “jobs/roles”

(noun) the act of providing people for a specific job or duty. It can also refer to a group of people working together to achieve a goal.

Example

Manning a project with skilled individuals can lead to great results.

Example

There was a lack of manning, so the project fell behind schedule.

Example

What is the manning situation for the new project team?

How to pronounce manning

Pronunciation: [ˈmænɪŋ]

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