noun
the people available or needed to do a job, especially when many workers are required
We don't have the manpower to open another store.
The rescue team needs more manpower tonight.
Good to know
In many workplaces, workforce or personnel is more inclusive and is often preferred. Manpower is still common in some business, military, and technical contexts.
Common phrases & grammar
additional manpower · manpower shortage · manpower requirements
have the manpower to + verb
lack the manpower to + verb