manpower
noun 2
Collocations
12(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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