manpower

noun 2

Collocations

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(noun.)

ADJ

qualified, skilled, trained

The factory needed more qualified manpower to meet the increased production demands.

medical, military, police, etc.

VERB + MANPOWER

need, require | provide

cut, reduce

The factory had to cut manpower after sales dropped significantly last year.

increase

MANPOWER + NOUN

shortage | allocations, levels, requirements, resources

PREP

in ~

The factory faced serious problems due to a shortage in manpower during the busy season.

~ for

The construction company needs experienced manpower for the highway project.

PHRASES

the availability of manpower

Whether the hospital can open a new ward depends on the availability of manpower.

a reduction in manpower, a shortage of manpower

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