second shift

A regularly scheduled period of work, and the second one in the standard working day of any particular company: usually in the afternoon through evening, and often from 4:00 p.m. to midnight.

Noun

  1. A regularly scheduled period of work, and the second one in the standard working day of any particular company: usually in the afternoon through evening, and often from 4:00 p.m. to midnight.

    Synonyms: swing shift

    Coordinate Terms: first shift third shift day shift night shift graveyard shift swing shift

  2. A group of workers who work during this time slot.

    Coordinate Terms: first shift third shift day shift night shift graveyard shift swing shift

Forms

second shifts

Related

shiftwork