nightwork

Thân thiện

The janitor performs his nightwork in the empty office building.

Definition

Noun: - Work performed during the night: "Nightwork" refers to labor, duties, or tasks that are scheduled to be carried out during the nighttime hours, typically outside of standard daytime working periods.

Usage

• "Nightwork" is a compound noun used to describe the concept or category of work done at night. It is often used in contexts discussing employment schedules, labor laws, or specific industries.
• It is typically used in a general or uncountable sense (e.g., ).

Examples

• The factory introduced a new shift to handle the increased demand for nightwork.
• The contract includes a clause about additional pay for nightwork.
• She was accustomed to the quiet solitude of nightwork.

Advanced Usage

• The term can appear in formal or legal contexts concerning labor regulations, such as "nightwork regulations" or "a ban on nightwork."
• It can imply work that is necessary but potentially disruptive to normal circadian rhythms.

Variants and Related Words

• Night shift (n): A scheduled period of work during the night.
  • He works the night shift at the hospital.
• Night worker (n): A person who performs nightwork.
  • Night workers often receive a differential pay rate.

Synonyms

• Night shift: A period of work at night.
• Graveyard shift: (Informal) A work shift, typically late at night or early morning.

Antonyms

• Daywork: Work performed during the daytime.

Học thuật

Noun

1. work to be done at night