overnight shift — a work period that takes place during the night, typically from late evening to early morning
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a work period that takes place during the night, typically from late evening to early morning
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈoʊvərnaɪt ʃɪft/
Korean meaning: 밤 시간대에 근무하는 야간 근무, 보통 늦은 저녁부터 이른 아침까지의 근무
Korean pronunciation: **오**버나이트 **쉬**프트
Example Sentences
- My dad says overnight shift is when vampires go to work and normal people count sheep.
- Security guards often work overnight shifts to protect buildings when everyone else is sleeping.
- She became a coffee expert after working overnight shifts at the 24-hour cafe.
overnight shift
NOUN//ˈoʊvərnaɪt ʃɪft//
a work period that takes place during the night, typically from late evening to early morning
a work period that takes place during the night, typically from late evening to early morning
Work overnight until the morning sight turns bright!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
overnight는 'over(넘어서) + night(밤)'으로 밤을 넘겨서 즉 '하룻밤 동안'을 의미하고, shift는 원래 '교대, 변화'를 뜻하는 고대 영어에서 유래되어 현대에는 '교대 근무'를 의미하게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My dad says overnight shift is when vampires go to work and normal people count sheep.”
“Security guards often work overnight shifts to protect buildings when everyone else is sleeping.”
“She became a coffee expert after working overnight shifts at the 24-hour cafe.”
“Working overnight shift made him realize that 3 AM is when the weirdest customers appear.”
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