reliefcrew
nounUK /rɪˈliːf kruː/
US /rɪˈliːf kruː/
A relief crew is a group of people who come to take over a job so the first group can rest.
After eight hours of flying, the relief crew boarded the plane to let the pilots sleep.
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2. A team sent to help people in an emergency or disaster.
The relief crew brought food and water to the flooded town.
3. A group that takes over a watch or duty on a ship or plane.
The night relief crew checked the engines before dawn.
4. Workers who fill in when the usual workers are tired or away.
A relief crew covered the factory line during the holiday.