overstaff

/ˈoʊvəˌstæf/

Definitions

1. verb

to have or employ too many people in a particular position or situation

“The company ended up overstaffing its new project, resulting in significant financial losses.”

2. noun

the act of having or employing too many people in a particular position or situation

“The overstaffing of the department led to difficulties in managing the workload.”

Synonyms

  • overcrew
  • overmanning

Antonyms

  • understaff