shifts (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ʃɪfts/
Definition
Scheduled periods of time during which a person is at work, especially in industries that operate around the clock.
Examples
Many factory workers rotate their shifts between mornings, evenings, and nights.
She requested a change in her shifts to accommodate her university classes.
The hospital staff adjusted their shifts to ensure coverage during the holiday weekend.
How to Use shifts
- work shifts (collocation)
- To be employed in a system where work is divided into periods. — "Most nurses in this ward work shifts."
- shift in [something] (prepositional phrase)
- A change in a specific area or topic. — "There was a noticeable shift in the company's strategy."
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