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.
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