Definition
Definition of crewing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
teamRare the members of a crew collectivelyRare
- The crewing of the yacht was experienced and ready for the race.
2.
staffingRare the act of providing a crew for a ship or aircraftRare
- The crewing of the new ship took longer than expected.
Adjective
1.
nauticalRare related to the activities of a crewRare
- The crewing schedule was posted on the board.
2.
teamworkRare involving the members of a crewRare
- The crewing responsibilities were divided among the team.
Origin of crewing
Old English, crēo (crew) + -ing (suffix)
Examples of crewing in a sentence
Crewing for the new movie was completed last week. Crewing for the airline is a complex task. The crewing of the yacht was completed swiftly. The crewing duties were assigned to the team. He checked the crewing roster for his shift. The crewing tasks were assigned early.
Crewing duties required careful coordination.
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- French:équipage, d'équipage, ...
- German:Mannschaft, Crew-, ...
- Italian:equipaggio, dell'equipaggio, ...
- Spanish:tripulación, de tripulación, ...
- Portuguese:tripulação, de tripulação, ...
- Chinese:船员, 船员的, ...
- Japanese:乗組員, クルーの, ...
- Arabic:طاقِم, خَاصّ بِالطَّاقِم, ...
- Hebrew:צֶוֶת, צַוְּתִי, ...
- Russian:экипаж, экипажный, ...
- Ukrainian:екіпаж, екіпажний, ...
- Hindi:चालक दल, क्रू, ...
Definition of crew - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
workersgroup of people working together
- The film crew worked tirelessly to finish the shoot..
2.
- He always hangs out with his crew on weekends.
3.
maritimeTECH. member of a ship's company not an officerTECH.
- The crew reported to the captain for instructions.
4.
transportationgroup operating a large vehicle or facility
- The crew prepared the airplane for takeoff.
5.
musicUS hip-hop or b-boying groupUS
- The dance crew performed at the festival.
6.
rowingTECH. team manning a racing shellTECH.
- The rowing crew practiced early in the morning.
7.
sportsTECH. US sport of competitive rowingTECH. US
- She joined the crew team in college.
Verb
1.
jobsintr. be part of a work or production teamintr.
- He crewed for the film production last year.
2.
supplytr. provide workers or sailors for a crewtr.
- They need to crew the new yacht before the race.
3.
maritimeintr. TECH. work as part of a ship's operating teamintr. TECH.
- She crews on a sailing ship every summer.
Expressions with crew
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minimum staff needed to keep operations running
During the holiday, the office operated with a skeleton crew.
group of people with varied backgrounds and skills
The startup was founded by a motley crew of tech enthusiasts and business experts.
person in a group working together
Each crew member has a specific role on the ship.
type of sock that reaches mid-calf
He wore crew socks with his sneakers.
group making a film excluding cast and producers
The film crew arrived early to set up the equipment.
group working on a movie production
The movie crew arrived early to set up the scene.
group of workers who operate cameras for film, television or video recording
The camera crew arrived early to set up the equipment.
staff on an aircraft ensuring passenger safety and comfort
The cabin crew demonstrated the safety procedures.
shirt or sweater with a round neckline
She wore a cozy crew neck to the party.
group of workers who repair and care for equipment or buildings
The maintenance crew checked the stadium lights before the game.
group of workers who handle equipment and backstage or technical tasks
The technical crew set up the lights before the concert started.
chief umpire or referee in sports
The crew chief made the final call in the game.
official record naming workers on a ship, plane, or other operation
The harbor officer checked the crew list before allowing passengers to board.
make a mistake or mess up
He really crewed up the presentation by forgetting his notes.
very short haircut with hair close to the scalp
He always gets a crew-cut in the summer.
having a round neckline close to the base of the neck
He wore a crew-neck sweater to the party.
group working on an aircraft during flight
The flight crew prepared the cabin for landing.
group managing scenery and props in theater
The stage crew quickly changed the set between scenes.
pickup body style with roomy passenger area and four full-size doors
He bought a crew cab so everyone could ride comfortably.
airport staff responsible for aircraft maintenance and servicing
The ground crew quickly refueled and checked the airplane before its next flight..
personnel providing passenger assistance at airports
The ground-service crew helped passengers with boarding.
team servicing race cars during pit stops
The pit crew changed the tires in record time.
group operating a bomber aircraft in missions
The bomber crew prepared for their next mission.
Origin of crew
Old English, crēo (band of men)
Examples of crew in a sentence
A new crew was hired for the project. The crew gathered for a reunion after many years. Her crew supported her through tough times. The crew gathered on deck for a meeting. A new crew was hired for the upcoming voyage. The ship's crew managed the vessel efficiently.
A film crew was setting up equipment on the street. The crew released a new album this month. Our crew won the regional b-boying championship. The crew won the national championship. Each crew member had a specific role in the race. Crew races begin early on Saturday. He trained with crew throughout the winter. She crews on a research vessel each summer. Several students crewed during the festival's live broadcasts. They will crew the ship for the upcoming voyage. We need to crew the vessel with experienced sailors. They crewed together on the historic voyage. He plans to crew on a cargo ship next year.
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- French:équipe, faire partie de l'équipe, ...
- German:Arbeiterteam, als Crewmitglied arbeiten, ...
- Italian:squadra, far parte della troupe, ...
- Spanish:equipo, formar parte del equipo, ...
- Portuguese:pessoal, fazer parte da equipa, ...
- Chinese:团队, 担任工作人员, ...
- Japanese:スタッフ, スタッフとして働く, ...
- Arabic:فَريق, عَمِلَ ضمن طاقم, ...
- Hebrew:צֶוֶת, לְשַׁמֵּשׁ אִישׁ צֶוֶת, ...
- Russian:экипаж, работать в съёмочной группе, ...
- Ukrainian:екіпаж, працювати у знімальній групі, ...
- Hindi:दल, दल में काम करना, ...
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