day watch

• Término que designa el turno o período de servicio durante el día, utilizado comúnmente en contextos como vigilancia, ámbito militar u horarios laborales.

A term referring to the daytime shift or period of duty, often used in contexts like security, military, or work schedules.

1. Work shift during the dayB1formal

   A period of work or duty that takes place during daylight hours, typically in security, military, or industrial settings.

   Turno de día

   • He was assigned to the day watch at the factory.
   • The day watch patrols the building from 6 AM to 6 PM.
   • During the day watch, security checks are more frequent.

2. Historical timekeepingC1formalbritish

   A specific period of the day used for keeping time or organizing duties, especially in naval or military contexts.

   guardia diurna

   • The day watch on the ship began at 8 AM.
   • Sailors rotated between the day watch and the night watch.
   • The captain ordered the day watch to prepare for inspection.