Example: "A manned earth satellite was considered a necessary research step"
To supply (something) with staff or crew (of either sex).
Example: "The ship was manned with a small crew."
To take up position in order to operate (something).
Example: "Man the machine guns!"
(possibly obsolete) to brace (oneself), to fortify or steel (oneself) in a manly way. (compare man up.)
To wait on, attend to or escort.
To accustom (a raptor or other type of bird) to the presence of people.