Schichtwechsel

shift change, handover between shifts

noun SHIKHT-vek-sel Rare

Usage Note

Schichtwechsel is the moment at which one work shift ends and another begins. It is a critical time in hospitals, factories, and emergency services. beim Schichtwechsel (at the shift change) is a standard collocation.

Examples

"Beim Schichtwechsel werden alle wichtigen Informationen übergeben."

Natural Translation

At the shift change all important information is handed over.

Literal Translation

At the shift-change are all important information handed-over.

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