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Meaning of third shift | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A regularly scheduled period of work, being the third one in the standard working day of any particular company: usually the third of three (with 24/3 = 8 hours long), usually at night, and usually from midnight to 8:00 a.m.
A group of workers who work during this time slot.

Examples

“Near-synonyms: graveyard shift (often synonymous), night shift (often synonymous)”

CEFR level

B2

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

See also

third shifts third slip third space third spacing third stream third string