punch
out
verb
Third Person
punches out
Present Participle
punching out
Past Tense
punched out
Past Participle
punched out
1
to manually register the time of one's departure from work by pushing a button on a machine
C2
- At the end of the day, employees punch out to record the time they leave work.
- She quickly finished her last task and hurried to punch out before her shift officially ended.
- The new digital system allows workers to punch out using their employee ID cards, streamlining the process.
- He realized he forgot to punch out after his break and had to inform his supervisor to correct his timesheet.
- Remember to punch out properly to ensure your work hours are accurately tracked and reflected on your paycheck.
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