Swing Shift (Noun)
Meaning
The work shift during the evening (as 4 p.m. to midnight).
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The factory operates on a swing shift from 4 p.m. to midnight to meet the high demand for their products.
- After a few months of working the morning shift, John was reassigned to the swing shift to cover for an employee on leave.
- Sarah prefers working the swing shift because it allows her to take care of her children during the day.
- The company offers a higher pay rate for employees who work the swing shift due to the less desirable hours.
- Working the swing shift can be challenging, but it also provides a sense of camaraderie among the evening crew.