Can you define the word "manning"?

Question

I am from Perú and came across the term "manning" in the following context:

"Maintenance, Manning, Support Facilities"

The context is in Mining operations.

Answer 1

" "man", verb, "manned", "manning" "

"- to furnish with men, as for service or defense."
"- to take one's place for service, as at a gun or post: to man the ramparts."

Dictionary.com Unabridged : http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/manning

Answer 2

We may have some possibilities, and you can see if some of them fit in your context.:

1
Quite possible the sweetest name on Earth. Signifies athletic ability especially in areas such as football.

Oh look at that Manning over yonder, they are totally dominating the game.

2


Commonly used in Melbourne, Australia.
A Manning refers to a man whose sexual orientation is unknown. Most likely derives from ' man-thing ', slang for a transvestite.

" Gus is quite the manning. Never seen him on a date or talking about girls ".

" At parties I like playing the role of manning. It keeps the crowd guessing

3
a saying used to explain why you don't want to do something.

1. Derron - Can you bust this trade? Anthony - Manning, sorry bro.
2. Wife - Can we turn it to Grey's Anatomy? Husband - Nope, Manning.

I hope it helps you.

Answer 3

Like to "man" a station. In other words, watch over or work/be responsible for....

Answer 4

its a book