current shift
[/ˈkɜːrənt ʃɪft/]
noun phrasepl: current shifts
turno atual
1. the work period or time slot that is happening now or the one being worked at the present moment
I'm on the current shift, so I'll be here until 6 PM.
Estou no turno atual, então estarei aqui até as 18h.
2. a change or transition that is occurring in the present time
There's a current shift in company policy regarding remote work.
Há uma mudança atual na política da empresa em relação ao trabalho remoto.
3. the existing trend or movement happening now
The current shift toward sustainability is reshaping industries.
A mudança atual em direção à sustentabilidade está reformulando as indústrias.
In Brazil, 'turno atual' is commonly used in industrial, healthcare, and retail sectors where shift work is standard. The phrase reflects the importance of shift work in Brazilian labor culture, particularly in manufacturing and 24-hour operations. When discussing broader societal changes, 'mudança atual' or 'tendência atual' are preferred.
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