clock out

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Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To record the time one stops working: To officially note or register the time at which one finishes a work shift, typically by using a mechanical or electronic time clock.
Usage
  • This verb is used to describe the specific action of recording one's departure time from a place of employment. It is the final action of a workday.
  • It is often used in contexts involving hourly wage jobs where work hours are tracked precisely.
  • The action is typically performed at a designated time clock or computer terminal.
Examples
  • Verb:
    • Don't forget to clock out before you leave the factory.
    • She clocked out at exactly 5:30 PM.
    • If you work overtime, make sure you clock out correctly.
Advanced Usage
  • "to clock out for the day": To complete the action of recording one's departure, signaling the end of the workday.
    • After a long shift, he was relieved to clock out for the day.
Variants and Related Words
  • Clock in (verb): To record one's arrival time at work.
    • Employees must clock in by 9:00 AM.
  • Punch out (verb): A synonym for "clock out," originating from the use of punch cards in time clocks.
    • It's time to punch out and go home.
Synonyms
  • Sign out: To record one's departure, though this can be used in broader contexts beyond work.
  • Log out: Often used in the context of computer systems, but can be used similarly for work timekeeping.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Clock off: A synonym for "clock out," commonly used in British English.
    • What time do you clock off?
Related Idioms
  • To call it a day: To decide to stop working for the day. This idiom describes the decision to finish work, while "clock out" refers to the official act of recording it.
    • I'm exhausted; let's call it a day and clock out.
Verb
  1. register one's departure from work

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