Meanings
How to pronounce "skeleton crew":
AU
The minimum number of personnel needed to operate and maintain an item at its most simple operating requirements, such as a ship or business, during an emergency or shutdown, and at the same time, to keep vital functions operating.
Example Sentences
1
Due to the holiday, the office was running with a skeleton crew.
2
The restaurant was closed, with only a skeleton crew on duty.
3
During the storm, only a skeleton crew was present to maintain the power plant.
4
With most of the staff on vacation, the store operated with a skeleton crew.
5
The factory continued production with a skeleton crew during the maintenance period.
