Manned
ˈmænd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo provide a person or people to operate something (like a ship, aircraft, or base).
ˈmænd
To supply with a person or people, especially to operate, staff, or crew.
The control room was manned by a team of experienced engineers.
💡 Simply: Think of a ship. When we say it's 'manned,' it means there are people (men and women!) on board to run it and make it go. Like, 'The firefighters manned the station all night' means they were there to work.
👶 For kids: When something is manned, it means people are there to do the job, like driving a spaceship or guarding a castle.
More Examples
They manned the barricades to protect their town.
The ship was manned by a crew of twenty sailors.
How It's Used
"The fortress was manned by a small garrison of soldiers."
"The aircraft was manned by a skilled pilot and co-pilot."
"The space station will be manned by a team of astronauts."
Describes something that has people operating it.
ˈmænd
Staffed by people; operated or controlled by people.
A manned space flight requires extensive planning.
💡 Simply: If something is 'manned,' it means it has people working there. Like a manned space mission means people are in the spaceship.
👶 For kids: When something is 'manned,' it means people are using it or taking care of it.
More Examples
The manned surveillance system was implemented to monitor the border.
The manned space station will conduct important scientific research.
How It's Used
"The manned outpost was under constant surveillance."
"A manned mission to Mars is still years away."
Idioms & expressions
manned spaceflight
Space travel involving humans on board.
"Manned spaceflight requires significant technological advancements."
unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)
An aircraft without a human pilot on board.
"The military uses unmanned aerial vehicles for reconnaissance."
From Old English *mannian* 'to furnish with men, garrison', from *mann* 'man'.
Historically, 'manned' was often used in nautical contexts, referring to the staffing of ships.