first shift

[fɜrst ʃɪft]
nounpl: first shifts
primeiro turno
1. The initial work period of the day, typically occurring during standard daytime business hours, usually from early morning to afternoon
She works the first shift at the factory, starting at 6 AM.
Ela trabalha no primeiro turno na fábrica, começando às 6 da manhã.
2. The earliest scheduled work rotation in a 24-hour operation or multi-shift workplace
The first shift is responsible for setting up the equipment for the day.
O primeiro turno é responsável por preparar o equipamento para o dia.
In Brazil, first shift work is traditionally preferred as it aligns with standard business hours and family life. Factory and retail workers often compete for first shift positions. In the USA, first shift is similarly the most desirable shift, though in 24-hour operations, shift work is common across all demographics and industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
day shiftmorning shiftearly shiftopening shift
Antonyms / Antônimos
second shiftthird shiftnight shiftgraveyard shift

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
primeiro turno
most common term used in manufacturing and service industries
São Paulo
primeiro turno
standard usage in industrial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
primeiro turno
standard usage, sometimes referred to as 'turno da manhã'
Portugal
primeiro turno
equivalent term, though 'turno diurno' may also be used

Related Words

shift workwork schedulerotationsecond shiftthird shift

Related Idioms & Phrases

pulling the first shift
on the first shift
working first shift hours
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