Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swing-shift
noun
/swɪŋ ʃɪft/
Definition
A work schedule that begins in the late afternoon and ends late in the evening, typically overlapping with both the day shift and night shift.
Examples
- Many factories operate on a swing shift system to maintain productivity throughout the day.
- During the summer, she picked up a swing shift at the local diner.
- Employees on the swing shift often have different routines compared to those on the day shift.
Meaning
A swing shift allows for flexibility in staffing, catering to business needs that demand coverage outside of traditional working hours.
Synonyms
- Evening shift
- Second shift
- Late shift
