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Meaning of first shift | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A regularly scheduled period of work, being the first one in the standard working day of any particular company: usually during the day; often the first of three (with 24/3 = 8 hours long), and often from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; sometimes the first of two, and sometimes with other time values.
  2. A group of workers who work during this time slot.

Examples

“Near-synonym: day shift (often synonymous)”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

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