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clock in

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb clock in has 1 sense
  1. clock in, punch in, clock on - register one's arrival at work
    --1 is one way to record, enter, put down
    Antonyms: clock out, punch out, clock off
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s
    Somebody ----s PP

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Clock in

Noun

A method or action of recording one's arrival or starting time, typically at work, by using a clock or electronic timekeeping system.

Example sentence: Employees are required to do a clock in before starting their shift.

Verb

To record one's arrival or starting time, typically at work, by using a clock or electronic timekeeping system.

Example sentence: Don't forget to clock in when you arrive at the office.

Phrasal verb

To officially record one's working hours by using a timekeeping system or a paper-based system.

Example sentence: John clocked in at 9:00 a.m. and clocked out at 5:00 p.m.

Alternative Meaning (Locally)

In certain regions, "clock in" also refers to the act of inserting a plastic or magnetic card into a time clock to start recording working hours.

Example sentence: In our local factory, we still have to clock in every morning using the old-fashioned time clock.

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