English / idiom
graveyard shift
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A work shift that takes place through the late night hours until early morning.
In context
01
Transitioning from the graveyard shift to an active morning schedule requires strict discipline and proper sleep hygiene.
02
Doctors working the graveyard shift often find early dawn the most challenging time to remain alert.
Synonyms
Night shift,third shift,midnight watch
Antonyms
Day shift,morning shift,regular business hours
Collocations
work the graveyard shift,assigned to the graveyard shift,pull a graveyard shift