crew
word
Definition
A crew is a group of people who work together, especially on a ship, plane, film set, or other job. It can also mean a group of workers responsible for a specific task.
Usage & Nuances
Common collocations include 'flight crew', 'film crew', 'skeleton crew', and 'cleaning crew'. 'Crew' often suggests a working team rather than just friends, though in informal speech some people use it for a social group. It is usually a collective noun; the verb can be singular or plural depending on variety of English.
Example Sentences
The movie crew worked all night.
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The camera crew is already set up, so we can start shooting.
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We’re running on a skeleton crew this weekend, so service might be slow.
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The crew cleaned the plane after the flight.
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A small crew is fixing the road today.
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I know the whole crew from the restaurant—they’re great people.
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