shock-worker
Definition
Noun: - A highly productive or exemplary worker: "shock-worker" refers to a worker who is exceptionally productive, often in the context of socialist or communist labor movements, where they serve as a model for others to emulate in increasing efficiency or output. - The term originated in the Soviet Union's Stakhanovite movement, where a shock-worker was celebrated for surpassing production norms.
Usage Examples
- (A worker recognized for exceptional productivity.)
- (A model worker in a labor competition.)
Advanced Usage
- "to be a shock-worker": to be recognized as a top-performing employee in a system of labor incentives.
- She was proud to be a shock-worker, as it brought her both honor and extra rations. (She was a model worker in a socialist labor context.)
Variants and Related Words
- Shock work (n): the concept or practice of high-productivity labor, often as part of a campaign.
- The government promoted shock work to rebuild the nation's infrastructure. (The practice of exceptional labor effort.)
Synonyms
- Model worker: a worker who serves as an example for others.
- Stakhanovite: a specific historical term for a shock-worker in the Soviet Union.
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs
None directly applicable. The term is a compound noun and does not form common phrasal verbs or idioms in standard English.