Punch out
verb
To record the time of leaving work on a time clock.
He punched out at 5pm and went home
Often appears as...
- punch out at
- punch out early
verb
To hit someone with a fist.
The angry man punched out the intruder
Often appears as...
- punch out someone
- punch out intruder
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
To quit or withdraw from a situation or responsibility.
When the work got too much, he decided to punch out
Often appears as...
- punch out of responsibility
- punch out of situation
verb
In aviation, to eject from an aircraft.
When the plane was hit, the pilot had to punch out
Often appears as...
- pilot punches out
- punch out of plane
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To remove with a punch press.
He punched out the shapes from the metal sheet
Often appears as...
- punch out shapes
- punch out patterns
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To record the time of leaving work on a time clock.
He punched out at 5pm and went home
Often appears as...
- punch out at
- punch out early
verb
To hit someone with a fist.
The angry man punched out the intruder
Often appears as...
- punch out someone
- punch out intruder
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
To quit or withdraw from a situation or responsibility.
When the work got too much, he decided to punch out
Often appears as...
- punch out of responsibility
- punch out of situation
verb
In aviation, to eject from an aircraft.
When the plane was hit, the pilot had to punch out
Often appears as...
- pilot punches out
- punch out of plane
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To remove with a punch press.
He punched out the shapes from the metal sheet
Often appears as...
- punch out shapes
- punch out patterns
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Workplace Routine
Used to signify the end of a work shift, similar to 'clocking out'.
After a long day, she punched out and sighed in relief.
Pro Tip 2/2Time Tracking
Specifically refers to using a time clock to log work hours.
Don't forget to punch out on the time clock before you leave.
Pro Tip 1/2Workplace Routine
Used to signify the end of a work shift, similar to 'clocking out'.
After a long day, she punched out and sighed in relief.
Pro Tip 2/2Time Tracking
Specifically refers to using a time clock to log work hours.
Don't forget to punch out on the time clock before you leave.
Pro Tip 1/2Workplace Routine
Used to signify the end of a work shift, similar to 'clocking out'.
After a long day, she punched out and sighed in relief.
Pro Tip 2/2Time Tracking
Specifically refers to using a time clock to log work hours.
Don't forget to punch out on the time clock before you leave.
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