manpower
noun/ˈmænpaʊə(r)/
/ˈmænpaʊər/
[uncountable]- the number of workers needed or available to do a particular job
- a need for trained/skilled manpower
- a manpower shortage
- We have undertaken a major review to ensure best use of the available manpower.
Extra Examples- Manpower will be reduced by an average of 20%.
- The factory's opening hours over the holiday period will depend on the availability of manpower.
- They did not have the manpower to comply with every regulation.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- skilled
- military
- police
- …
- have
- need
- require
- …
- shortage
- needs
- requirements
- …
- in manpower
- manpower for
- the availability of manpower
- a reduction in manpower
- a shortage of manpower
- …
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