first shift

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first shift

noun first shifts

A regularly scheduled period of work, the first one in the standard working day of any particular company: usually during the day; and often from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Near-synonym: day shift (often synonymous)
Similar: day shift
A group of workers who work during this time slot. Near-synonym: day shift (often synonymous)
Similar: day shift

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@misc{first_shift_2026,
  title = {first shift},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/first%20shift},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}