Clock out
verb
To officially record the end of your work day or shift.
After a hard day of work, John was happy to finally clock out and go home.
Often appears as...
- clock out early
- clock out late
verb
To stop paying attention or stop participating.
I was so tired during the meeting, I just clocked out mentally.
Often appears as...
- clock out mentally
- clock out emotionally
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To officially record the end of your work day or shift.
After a hard day of work, John was happy to finally clock out and go home.
Often appears as...
- clock out early
- clock out late
verb
To stop paying attention or stop participating.
I was so tired during the meeting, I just clocked out mentally.
Often appears as...
- clock out mentally
- clock out emotionally
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Workplace Specific
Used in jobs where you have to track your working hours, often with a time card.
At the factory, we have to clock out at the machine by the door.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Literal
'Clock out' can be used even if there isn't a physical clock involved.
With flexible work, I clock out by sending an end-of-day email.
Pro Tip 3/3End of Responsibility
Implies that you are no longer responsible for work tasks until your next shift.
Once I clock out, I don't answer work calls.
Pro Tip 1/3Workplace Specific
Used in jobs where you have to track your working hours, often with a time card.
At the factory, we have to clock out at the machine by the door.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Literal
'Clock out' can be used even if there isn't a physical clock involved.
With flexible work, I clock out by sending an end-of-day email.
Pro Tip 3/3End of Responsibility
Implies that you are no longer responsible for work tasks until your next shift.
Once I clock out, I don't answer work calls.
Pro Tip 1/3Workplace Specific
Used in jobs where you have to track your working hours, often with a time card.
At the factory, we have to clock out at the machine by the door.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Literal
'Clock out' can be used even if there isn't a physical clock involved.
With flexible work, I clock out by sending an end-of-day email.
Pro Tip 3/3End of Responsibility
Implies that you are no longer responsible for work tasks until your next shift.
Once I clock out, I don't answer work calls.
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