first shift

== English == === Noun === first shift (plural first shifts) 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. Coordinate terms: second shift, third shift; (usually antonymous) night shift, graveyard shift; swing shift Near-synonym: day shift (often synonymous) A group of workers who work during this time slot. Coordinate terms: second shift, third shift; (usually antonymous) night shift, graveyard shift; swing shift Near-synonym: day shift (often synonymous) ==== See also ====