ground staff
noun/ˈɡraʊnd stɑːf/
/ˈɡraʊnd stæf/
[countable + singular or plural verb]- (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.
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- (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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