closingshift
nounUK /ˈkləʊzɪŋ ʃɪft/
US /ˈkloʊzɪŋ ʃɪft/
The last work period of the day, when a place gets ready to shut.
She works the closing shift at the bakery and locks the door at nine.
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2. The final group of workers who finish the day and secure the premises.
The closing shift counted the money and turned off the lights.
3. The time window at the end of a trading day when final transactions are completed.
Traders rushed to finish orders during the closing shift.
4. In a care setting, the staff period that ends with handing over to the night team.
The closing shift briefed the night nurse on each patient.