Traditional
Still common
Definition
An afternoon work shift.
Example Sentence
"I'm on the arvo shift this week, back home by ten."
Where "Arvo Shift" Comes From
"Arvo" is the classic Australian abbreviation of "afternoon", combined here with "shift" to describe a specific block of work hours.
It's common wherever rostered shift work is part of the job, from hospitals to factories to retail.
How Aussies Actually Use It
It's used to describe or schedule a work shift that runs through the afternoon and often into the evening.
It's typically contrasted with the "morning shift" or "night shift" in rostering conversations.
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