stídání

Stídání is a Czech term referring to the process of alternation or substitution, typically the regular exchange of people performing a task or occupying a role. The core idea is to take turns, ensuring continuity, distributing workload, or relieving fatigue.

In the workplace, stídání is most often used in reference to the change of shifts (střídání směn). Such schedules define when workers swap duties, allowing operations to continue over longer periods or to share workload. Stídání can follow fixed rotation cycles or be arranged on demand in response to workload, absences, or emergencies.

In sports and performing arts, stídání describes substitutions or rotations of players or performers. Substitutions refresh energy, adjust strategy, or prevent injury, while rotation can distribute playing time or develop skills.

In caregiving, long events, or volunteer work, stídání denotes the handover of responsibility between carers, ensuring continuous care or coverage.

Related terms include střídání (the more common spelling in standard Czech), rotace (rotation), and výměna (exchange). The concept emphasizes periodic interchange rather than a single swap.

Examples: A factory operates with three-shift stídání, and a hockey team uses regular stídání to keep players fresh. The term is often contrasted with more specific words such as směnné střídání or rotace, depending on the exact context.