Definition of night shift

night shiftnoun

ca đêm

/ˈnaɪt ʃɪft//ˈnaɪt ʃɪft/

The term "night shift" refers to the work schedule that requires employees to work during the overnight hours, typically between 11 pm and 7 am. The origin of this phrase can be traced back to the industrial revolution when factories began operating around the clock to meet the rising demand for goods. To maximize the use of machinery and resources, companies shifted their operations to the nighttime hours when workers were less expensive and more readily available. Moreover, some industries, such as healthcare and emergency services, require staffing around the clock, leading to the creation of night shifts in these areas as well. Nowadays, night shifts have various implications for workers' health, productivity, and lifestyle, which have drawn attention to the need for better working conditions and compensation for those who work outside of traditional daytime hours.

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a period of time at night during which a group of workers regularly work

khoảng thời gian vào ban đêm mà một nhóm công nhân thường xuyên làm việc

Example:
  • He works the night shift at a clothing factory.

    Anh ấy làm ca đêm tại một xưởng may.

the workers who work during this period of time

những công nhân làm việc trong khoảng thời gian này

Example:
  • The night shift had already gone home.

    Ca đêm đã về nhà.