Clock on

verb

To start a working day by recording the time you arrived at your workplace usually by a clock device.

She arrived at the office at 8 am and clocked on.
Visual representation of "clock on" - To start a working day by recording the time you arrived at your workplace usually by a clock device.

Often appears as...

  • clocked on early
  • clocked on late

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To realize or understand something.

I didn't clock on that she was upset until she started crying.
Visual representation of "clock on" - To realize or understand something.

Often appears as...

  • clocked on that
  • didn't clock on

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

To start a working day by recording the time you arrived at your workplace usually by a clock device.

She arrived at the office at 8 am and clocked on.
Visual representation of "clock on" - To start a working day by recording the time you arrived at your workplace usually by a clock device.

Often appears as...

  • clocked on early
  • clocked on late

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To realize or understand something.

I didn't clock on that she was upset until she started crying.
Visual representation of "clock on" - To realize or understand something.

Often appears as...

  • clocked on that
  • didn't clock on

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "clock on"
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Workplace Arrival

Used when arriving at work and recording the exact time of your entrance for official tracking.

Illustration for Workplace Arrival
After parking her bike, Melinda clocked on and started her shift.
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Time Tracking

Emphasizes the action of marking your start time, often used with systems that track work hours.

Illustration for Time Tracking
I need to clock on before the morning meeting begins.
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Shift Start

Signifies the beginning of your scheduled work period, especially in jobs with set shift times.

Illustration for Shift Start
It's 7:50 am; don't forget to clock on for your 8 am start!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Workplace Arrival

Used when arriving at work and recording the exact time of your entrance for official tracking.

Illustration for Workplace Arrival
After parking her bike, Melinda clocked on and started her shift.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Time Tracking

Emphasizes the action of marking your start time, often used with systems that track work hours.

Illustration for Time Tracking
I need to clock on before the morning meeting begins.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Shift Start

Signifies the beginning of your scheduled work period, especially in jobs with set shift times.

Illustration for Shift Start
It's 7:50 am; don't forget to clock on for your 8 am start!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Workplace Arrival

Used when arriving at work and recording the exact time of your entrance for official tracking.

Illustration for Workplace Arrival
After parking her bike, Melinda clocked on and started her shift.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Time Tracking

Emphasizes the action of marking your start time, often used with systems that track work hours.

Illustration for Time Tracking
I need to clock on before the morning meeting begins.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Shift Start

Signifies the beginning of your scheduled work period, especially in jobs with set shift times.

Illustration for Shift Start
It's 7:50 am; don't forget to clock on for your 8 am start!
Visual representation of the word "Clock on"

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