clock out

Finish the workday

Clock out means to record the time you finish work, typically by punching a time card or using an electronic system.

The phrase extends to any act of ending a work shift or disengaging from responsibilities: I clocked out at five and headed straight to the bar.

Figuratively, someone who has mentally clocked out has stopped paying attention or caring about what's happening around them.

departure

leave

Sanctioned time away

pack up · wrap up · sign off · log off · closing time · knock off · shut down · take off

workplace

timecard

Employee hours record

overtime · payroll · shift change · quitting time · time stamp · attendance

completion

break off

Separate by snapping

all done

Categories
Opposites
work shift timing

clock outclock in

Record work arrival

punch in · sign in · check in · log in · swipe in

attention/engagement

clock outclock in

Record work arrival

tune in · zone in · lock in · engage · focus

Family

out, clock, clocks, clocked, clocking, clock in

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G