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noun
A work shift between a day shift and a night shift, such as from 4PM to midnight, and the group of workers scheduled to work such a shift at a facility.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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Synonyms: second shift
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A system of shifts where each worker alternates between day shifts and night shifts.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
the work shift during the evening (as 4 p.m. to midnight)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: evening shift
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: shift, work shift, duty period
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Across languages
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