swing shift
The 'swing shift' helps maintain continuous operations by covering the hours between day and night shifts, often used in 24/7 industries.
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Definition
B2General
(common, US)A work period that starts in the late afternoon and ends at night, bridging the gap between day and night shifts.
Example
- She works the swing shift, so she starts at 4 PM and finishes at midnight.
- The factory runs smoothly because of the efficient swing shift workers.
C1Rotating Schedule
(common, US)A rotating work schedule where employees alternate between day, evening, and night shifts.
Example
- His job requires him to be on a swing shift, alternating between different times of the day.
- Swing shifts can be challenging due to the constant change in working hours.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "swing shift":
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