Clock out

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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.
Visual representation of "clock out" - To officially record the end of your work day or shift.

Often appears as...

  • clock out early
  • clock out late
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Visual representation of "clock out"
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Workplace Specific

Used in jobs where you have to track your working hours, often with a time card.

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At the factory, we have to clock out at the machine by the door.
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Not Always Literal

'Clock out' can be used even if there isn't a physical clock involved.

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With flexible work, I clock out by sending an end-of-day email.
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End of Responsibility

Implies that you are no longer responsible for work tasks until your next shift.

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Once I clock out, I don't answer work calls.
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