Punch in Meaning in English
expression
ˈpəntʃ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
PUNCH-in
pˈʌntʃ/ /ˈɪn
PUNSH-in
Definition
To officially record the time you arrive at work, usually by using a machine or an app. It can also mean to enter data into a system by typing or pressing buttons.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used for work time-tracking. Often appears with 'punch out' (to leave). Informal; common in American workplaces. Sometimes means 'enter information' but less common than 'log in' or 'enter'.
Spanish: fichar (al entrar) - registrar la entrada (al trabajo)Portuguese (BR): bater o ponto (ao entrar) - registrar entradaPortuguese (PT): picar o ponto (ao entrar) - registar entradaChinese (Simplified): 打卡（上班）Chinese (Traditional): 打卡（上班）Hindi: अंदर समय दर्ज करना - पंच इन करनाArabic: تسجيل الدخول (للعمل) - إثبات الحضورBengali: পাঞ্চ ইন - সময় রেকর্ড করাRussian: отметиться - зарегистрироваться (на работе)Japanese: 打刻する - 入力するVietnamese: chấm công - nhập (dữ liệu)Korean: 출근 시간을 기록하다 - 입력하다Turkish: kart basmak - giriş yapmak (işe)Urdu: حاضری لگانا - ڈیٹا درج کرناIndonesian: absen masuk - memasukkan (data)
Example Sentences
I punch in at 9 a.m. every day.
basic
Employees must punch in when they arrive.
basic
Can you show me how to punch in on this machine?
basic
Forgot to punch in this morning, so my pay might get docked.
natural
Just punch in your ID number and you'll be good to go.
natural
If you don’t punch in on time, your manager gets notified automatically.
natural