common shift

[ˈkɒmən ʃɪft]
nounpl: common shifts
turno comum
1. A standard work period, typically during regular business hours (usually daytime), that most employees work
She prefers the common shift because it allows her to have evenings with her family.
Ela prefere o turno comum porque lhe permite ter noites com sua família.
2. In historical or cultural contexts, a simple linen undergarment worn by women and men in past centuries
The museum displayed a common shift from the 18th century.
O museu exibiu uma camisa comum do século XVIII.
In Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries, 'turno comum' typically refers to standard daytime working hours (8am-5pm or 9am-6pm), contrasting with shift work common in manufacturing, healthcare, and 24-hour service industries. This is a key distinction in labor agreements and employment contracts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
standard shiftday shiftregular shiftnormal working hours
Antonyms / Antônimos
night shiftevening shiftgraveyard shiftswing shift

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
turno comum
Standard term used in HR and workplace contexts
Rio de Janeiro
turno comum/turno normal
Both terms are used interchangeably
São Paulo
turno comum/horário comercial
Horário comercial (business hours) is also commonly used
Portugal
turno comum/turno normal
Similar usage as Brazil, sometimes called 'horário laboral'

Related Words

shift workwork scheduledaytimeemploymentlabour hours

Related Idioms & Phrases

work the common shift
on the common shift
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