Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun See shift.

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Examples

  • I can't just put in an extra half-shift and make all the problems go away.

    A Shadow in Summer 2006

  • I'm working a half-shift tonight, due to somebody having confidence in Incompetent Co-worker's ability to get my job done right the first time, with minor supervision.

    bluemeany Diary Entry bluemeany 2005

  • This practice should be continued till you can execute with facility upon the half-shift any

    The Violin Its Famous Makers and Their Imitators George Hart

  • Usually, of course, it's just Grant alone in the field, using his gifts of gab and observation - skills that came into play during one midday half-shift during elk season.

    Yakima Herald-Republic Weekly News 2009

  • Not long after Belanger was whistled for holding at 14: 18, which was preceded a half-shift earlier by a second Brunnstrom scoring chance, James Neal picked up a hooking penalty at 15: 46.

    Wild Top Stories 2009

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