day shift

Definitions

1. 1

   A regularly scheduled period of work during daylight hours, especially 8AM to 4PM

   A regularly scheduled period of work during daylight hours, especially 8AM to 4PM; sometimes a 12-hour shift, such as 6AM to 6PM.

   • Near-synonym: first shift (often synonymous)
   • I prefer to work the day shift, but I take the night shift in stride.
   • It is generally believed that when rotating shifts are necessary the rotation should move clockwise (that is, day shift first, then swing shift, then graveyard shift, then back to day shift, and so on)
2. 2

   A group of workers who work during this time slot.

   • Near-synonym: first shift (often synonymous)
   • You'll have to ask the day shift — the equipment was here when we left.

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