Meaning of the word "punch in" in English

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punch in

US /pʌntʃ ɪn/

UK /pʌntʃ ɪn/

to record one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock

Example:

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Don't forget to punch in when you get to the office.

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Employees are required to punch in at the start of their shift.

Synonym:

clock in sign in

Synonym:

punch out

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