shifts
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈʃɪfts// UK //ʃˈɪfts// shifts
n. the set periods of time when different groups of people work. You use this when a business stays open for a long time and needs workers to take turns.
n. scheduled periods of time during which different groups of workers perform their duties in succession. Often used to describe labor patterns in industries that operate twenty-four hours a day.
She works the night shift at the local hospital.
The factory operates three eight-hour shifts to ensure production never stops during the week.
The transition between the morning and afternoon shifts requires a brief handover period to ensure that all safety protocols remain strictly observed by the incoming crew.
Usage
Commonly used with 'on' or 'during' ('on the night shift').