clock out

clock out

To mark one's departure from work, as on a time clock (a device that stamps the arrival and departure time onto each employee's timecard, or records the times digitally). A noun or pronoun can be used between "clock" and "out." I really need to clock out now because my shift was over an hour ago. Go see Janet, she'll clock you out. Hey, if you haven't clocked out yet, can you look something up in the system for me real quick?

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clock someone out

to observe and record someone's time of departure. Jane clocked herself out and went home.

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clock out

to record one's time of departure, usually by punching a time clock. I will clock out just before I go home. Jim clocked out early Tuesday to go to the doctor.

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