earlier shift

[ˈɜːr.li.ər ʃɪft]
noun phrasepl: earlier shifts
turno mais cedo
1. A work period that begins and ends before the standard or typical shift time
I prefer the earlier shift because I can finish work by mid-afternoon.
Eu prefiro o turno mais cedo porque posso terminar o trabalho no meio da tarde.
2. A work schedule that starts in the early morning hours
She requested an earlier shift to accommodate her evening classes.
Ela solicitou um turno mais cedo para acomodar suas aulas noturnas.
In Brazil and the US, earlier shifts are often preferred by workers with family obligations or those seeking to avoid evening commutes. In manufacturing and retail sectors, shift preferences are common negotiation points in employment. The earlier shift typically starts between 5:00 AM and 7:00 AM.
NYC Slang
early bird shift
Synonyms / Sinônimos
morning shiftearly shiftday shiftfirst shift
Antonyms / Antônimos
later shiftnight shiftevening shiftgraveyard shift

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
turno mais cedo
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
primeiro turno
Sometimes used interchangeably, referring to the first shift of the day
Rio de Janeiro
turno da manhã
More colloquial reference to morning shift
Portugal
turno mais cedo
Same term used in European Portuguese

Related Words

shift rotationwork scheduletime slotclock instarting time

Related Idioms & Phrases

the early bird catches the worm
beat the rush
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