Phrase guide

work shift

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A shift (change of workers).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

the time period during which you are at work

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: shift, duty period

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: hours

Narrower terms: go, spell, tour, turn, trick, watch, day shift, evening shift, swing shift, night shift, graveyard shift, split shift

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