clock in

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Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To record the time of one's arrival at work: The action of officially noting or registering the time one begins a work shift, typically by using a mechanical or electronic timekeeping device.
Usage
  • This verb is used to describe the specific action an employee takes upon arriving at their workplace to start their paid work period. It implies a formal or official recording of the start time.
  • It is often used in contexts involving hourly wages, shift work, or workplaces that track employee hours precisely.
  • The phrasal verb is typically used in the active voice (e.g., "I clock in") but can be passive in certain contexts (e.g., "The time was clocked in").
Examples
  • Verb:
    • Employees must clock in before 9:00 AM.
    • She forgot to clock in this morning, so she had to notify the payroll department.
    • The system automatically records when you clock in using your ID card.
Advanced Usage
  • "to clock in at [time]": To record one's arrival at a specific time.
    • He clocked in at 8:57 AM, just before the deadline.
Variants and Related Words
  • Clock on (verb, chiefly British English): A synonym meaning to register one's arrival at work.
    • Workers clock on at the start of their shift.
  • Clock out/Clock off (verb): To record the time of one's departure from work.
    • Remember to clock out when you leave for the day.
  • Time clock (noun): The physical or digital device used for clocking in and out.
    • He punched his card in the time clock.
Synonyms
  • Punch in: To record one's arrival at work, often by inserting a time card into a clock.
  • Sign in: To record one's arrival, though this can be more general (e.g., for a building) and not exclusively for work.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Clock in for: To begin a work shift for a specific purpose or role.
    • She clocked in for her night shift at the hospital.
Verb
  1. register one's arrival at work

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