Definitions

1. verb

to provide insufficient staff or personnel for a place or activity

“The management decided to understaff the hospital during the off-season.”

2. noun

a situation in which a place or activity is provided with insufficient staff or personnel

“The understaffing of the emergency department led to a long wait for patients.”

3. noun

the act of reducing the number of staff or personnel at a place or activity

“The company’s understaffing resulted in decreased productivity and efficiency.”