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Definition of ground staff noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

ground staff

noun
 
/ˈɡraʊnd stɑːf/
 
/ˈɡraʊnd stæf/
[countable + singular or plural verb]
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  1. (British English) the people at a sports ground whose job it is to take care of the grass, equipment, etc.
    • The Wimbledon ground staff pulled the covers over the courts.
  2. (also ground crew)
    the people at an airport whose job is to take care of aircraft while they are on the ground
    • The ground staff helps/help passengers who need assistance.

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