continuousshift
nounUK /kənˈtɪnjuəs ʃɪft/
US /kənˈtɪnjuəs ʃɪft/
A continuous shift is a work period that keeps going without a long break.
The nurses worked a continuous shift through the night to care for the patients.
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2. A steady, ongoing change in something over time.
The continuous shift in the weather made planning the picnic difficult.
3. A smooth, uninterrupted movement from one position to another.
The camera made a continuous shift to the left during the scene.
4. A work pattern where one group replaces another without any gap in coverage.
The factory uses a continuous shift system so the machines never stop.