shift
shift
Meaning of shift
a set period of work, e.g. at night in a hospital
Arbeitszeit einer Gruppe, etwa nachts oder am Morgen.

Pronunciation
shift with German translation
shift usage examples
My shift starts in the evening.
Meine Schicht beginnt am Abend.
He's working a long shift today.
Er arbeitet heute eine lange Schicht.
shift synonyms
What's the difference between shift, duty, and hours
Advanced: broader words
Time when you are responsible: on duty.
ENWhich nurse is on duty tonight?
Working time in general, not split into shifts.
ENMy working hours are nine to five.
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What does shift mean?
a set period of work, e.g. at night in a hospital
How do you pronounce shift?
shift is pronounced /ʃɪft/.
How is shift used in a sentence?
Meine Schicht beginnt am Abend. Translation: My shift starts in the evening.
Is shift part of Professions vocabulary?
Yes, shift can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is shift part of Employment and HR Documents vocabulary?
Yes, shift can be learned in the Employment and HR Documents topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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