Punch in
verb
To register, especially by entering a code or time on a mechanical device or computer.
Every morning, I punch in at 9am and start my work.
Often appears as...
- punch in at work
- punch in your number
Usage tips
General,Technical
verb
To enter (data or information) by pressing keys or buttons.
You need to punch in your PIN to access the account.
Often appears as...
- punch in your password
- punch in the numbers
Usage tips
General,Technical
verb
To register, especially by entering a code or time on a mechanical device or computer.
Every morning, I punch in at 9am and start my work.
Often appears as...
- punch in at work
- punch in your number
Usage tips
General,Technical
verb
To enter (data or information) by pressing keys or buttons.
You need to punch in your PIN to access the account.
Often appears as...
- punch in your password
- punch in the numbers
Usage tips
General,Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Workplace Routine
Punch in often refers to the daily routine of starting your work shift in many jobs.
I always punch in at the factory before the morning meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Time Tracking
It's primarily used to indicate the start of a work period where attendance or hours worked are recorded.
Make sure you punch in, or the system won't log your hours.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Action
'Punch in' suggests the action of physically interacting with a machine or device.
The guard showed me how to punch in on the new clocking machine.
Pro Tip 1/3Workplace Routine
Punch in often refers to the daily routine of starting your work shift in many jobs.
I always punch in at the factory before the morning meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Time Tracking
It's primarily used to indicate the start of a work period where attendance or hours worked are recorded.
Make sure you punch in, or the system won't log your hours.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Action
'Punch in' suggests the action of physically interacting with a machine or device.
The guard showed me how to punch in on the new clocking machine.
Pro Tip 1/3Workplace Routine
Punch in often refers to the daily routine of starting your work shift in many jobs.
I always punch in at the factory before the morning meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Time Tracking
It's primarily used to indicate the start of a work period where attendance or hours worked are recorded.
Make sure you punch in, or the system won't log your hours.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Action
'Punch in' suggests the action of physically interacting with a machine or device.
The guard showed me how to punch in on the new clocking machine.
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