noun
shiftwork
Shiftwork (noun) means Work that is timetabled outside normal daytime hours.
noun
1
Work that is timetabled outside normal daytime hours.
2
A working pattern in which different groups of staff take turns, often in three eight-hour periods, so a business can run all day and night.
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Etymology
Formed from shift and work.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of shiftwork?
"shiftwork" (noun) means work that is timetabled outside normal daytime hours.
What are the different meanings of shiftwork?
"shiftwork" has 2 main meanings: 1. Work that is timetabled outside normal daytime hours; 2. A working pattern in which different groups of staff take turns, often in three eight-hour periods, so a business can run all day and night.
