The period of time during which such a group works; the work or duty of such a group. Cf. night shift, n. 2b shift, n. 12b.
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| 释义 | society > occupation and work > work > times or periods of work > [noun] > spell of work or duty > other types of shift (6) day shift1842 The period of time during which such a group works; the work or duty of such a group. Cf. night shift, n. 2b shift, n. 12b. dayside1899 North American. The day shift; the employees who work during the day shift. Frequently with reference to the staff of a newspaper. Cf. nightside, n.… graveyard shift1907 (see quots.). multiple shift1921 a double or treble shift of work; frequently attributive. twilight shift1970 a shift worked between the day shift and the night shift. late1975 colloquial. Frequently in plural. A shift (shift, n. 12b) beginning during the latter part of the day, esp. during the evening or late afternoon; a… |
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