crewrotation
nounUK /ˈkruː.rəʊˌteɪ.ʃən/
US /ˈkruː.roʊˌteɪ.ʃən/
A crew rotation is when one group of workers finishes their job and a new group takes over.
The space station depends on regular crew rotation to keep astronauts fresh and safe.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The scheduled replacement of a ship's or aircraft's operating team.
The submarine's crew rotation happened at the naval base.
3. A repeating pattern in which teams take turns working.
The factory uses a crew rotation so no one works nights all the time.
4. The process of moving a new group into a job while the old group leaves.
Crew rotation at the fire station happens every 24 hours.