clock off

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Definition
  1. Verb (phrasal verb):
    • To officially record the time one stops working, typically by using a time clock or similar system. This action marks the end of one's work shift.
Usage and Examples
  • Verb:
    • Make sure you clock off before you leave the building.
    • She clocked off at exactly 5:30 PM.
    • Employees are required to clock off for their lunch breaks.
Advanced Usage
  • The phrasal verb is often used in the context of hourly or shift work where precise recording of work hours is necessary.
  • It can be used in various tenses: , , , .
  • The action is typically intentional and performed by the worker.
Variants and Related Words
  • Clock out: A direct synonym with identical meaning and usage.
    • He clocked out and went home.
  • Punch out: Another synonym, originating from the physical action of punching a time card.
    • It's time to punch out for the day.
  • Clock on/Clock in: The antonym, meaning to register one's arrival at work.
    • You must clock in by 9 AM.
Synonyms
  • Sign out (from work)
  • Log out (from a work timekeeping system)
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Clock off for (something): To record leaving work for a specific reason, like a break.
    • I need to clock off for my doctor's appointment at 3 PM.
Notes on Meaning
  • The term specifically refers to the formal act of recording departure time. It does not merely mean "to leave work," but to officially log that departure.
  • It is primarily used in British English; "clock out" is more common in American English, though both are widely understood.
Verb
  1. register one's departure from work

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