first shift
The 'first shift' is a common work schedule, typically aligning with standard daytime hours, offering advantages like better work-life balance and increased productivity.
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Definition
B2Industries with Multiple Shifts
(technical)The earliest scheduled work shift in workplaces that operate multiple shifts within a day.
Example
- In the factory, the first shift starts at 7 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m.
B2General Employment
(common)The initial work period in a 24-hour cycle, usually starting in the morning and ending in the afternoon.
Example
- She prefers working the first shift because it allows her to spend evenings with her family.
B2Standard Business Hours
(common)The primary work period for employees who work during typical business hours.
Example
- Most office workers are on the first shift, working from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "first shift":
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