Pronunciation

/kruː/

Definitions

Noun

A crew can refer to:

1. A group of people working together, often on a ship or aircraft: The construction crew worked tirelessly on the project.
2. A team of entertainers or performers: The comedy crew for the TV show was hilarious.
3. A group of friends or companions: We had a fun crew of friends who went on a road trip.

Verb

To crew can mean:

1. To staff or man (a vehicle or vessel): They crewed the ship with experienced sailors.
2. To provide a team for a particular activity: They crewed the event with volunteers.

Adjective

In some contexts, “crewed” can be used as an adjective to describe something equipped or designed for a specific purpose: A fully-crewed submarine.

Collective Noun

Crew can also function as a collective noun, referring to the group as a single unit: The entire crew was praised for their teamwork.

Phrases

• “Join the crew” means to become part of a team or group.
• “Crew up” is a colloquial expression for growing up together or bonding with a group of friends.
• “A tight-knit crew” describes a close-knit group.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The film crew consisted of actors, directors, and support staff.”
• Verb: “They crewed the ship with a diverse mix of sailors.”
• Adjective: “The newly-crewed submarine was ready for its maiden voyage.”
• Collective Noun: “The entire crew celebrated their successful completion of the mission.”

Synonyms

• Team
• Group
• Gang
• Squad
• Staff
• Cast
• Gang (informal)