swing shift

[/swɪŋ ʃɪft/]
nounpl: swing shifts
turno intermediário
1. A work shift that typically runs in the afternoon or evening, usually between the day shift and night shift, commonly from 3 PM to 11 PM or 4 PM to midnight
She works the swing shift at the hospital, covering the busiest evening hours.
Ela trabalha no turno intermediário do hospital, cobrindo as horas mais movimentadas da noite.
2. The period of time during which this shift occurs
The swing shift allows workers to attend morning appointments or classes.
O turno intermediário permite que os trabalhadores compareçam a compromissos ou aulas matinais.
The swing shift is a standard work arrangement in many industries across both the USA and Brazil, particularly in healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and customer service. In Brazil, it's increasingly common in call centers and 24-hour service sectors. The term reflects the need for continuous business operations and represents a compromise for workers who want neither early morning nor late night hours.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
afternoon shiftevening shiftmid shiftsecond shift
Antonyms / Antônimos
day shiftnight shiftgraveyard shiftmorning shift

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
turno intermediário
Standard term used across Brazil for the afternoon/evening work shift
Rio de Janeiro
turno da tarde
Common colloquial reference emphasizing the afternoon component
São Paulo
turno intermediário / segundo turno
Both terms are used; segundo turno is common in industrial contexts
Portugal
turno da tarde / turno intermédio
Portuguese European usage; less commonly called 'segundo turno'

Related Words

shift workrotating shiftwork schedulegraveyard shifttime clock

Related Idioms & Phrases

working the swing shift
swing shift worker
on the swing shift
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