shift work

[/ʃɪft wɜrk/]
noun
trabalho por turno
1. A system of employment where workers take turns working during different periods of the day or night, ensuring 24-hour operation of a business or facility
She does shift work at the hospital, alternating between day and night shifts.
Ela trabalha por turno no hospital, alternando entre turnos diurnos e noturnos.
2. Work that is divided into different time periods, typically covering morning, afternoon, and night shifts
Shift work is common in factories, hospitals, and emergency services.
O trabalho por turno é comum em fábricas, hospitais e serviços de emergência.
Shift work is prevalent in Brazil's industrial and healthcare sectors, particularly in São Paulo. In the USA, it's especially common in hospitals, manufacturing, retail, and emergency services. Workers on shift schedules, particularly night shifts, often face health and social challenges, which has led to labor regulations and worker advocacy groups in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rotating shift workround-the-clock workstaggered work schedule
Antonyms / Antônimos
standard hoursnine-to-five jobregular employment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho por turno
Most common and standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
trabalho em turno
Alternative phrasing commonly used in industrial centers
General
turno de trabalho
Can refer to individual shifts rather than the system as a whole
Portugal
trabalho por turnos
Portuguese European variation with plural form

Related Words

night shiftday shiftgraveyard shiftsplit shiftrotating schedule

Related Idioms & Phrases

working around the clock
on the night shift
pull a shift
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