Clock off Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To officially record the time you leave work, usually by using a machine or digital system. Commonly used in workplaces with fixed working hours.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly British English; in American English, 'clock out' is more common. Used in professional settings, rarely in informal conversation. It refers specifically to recording the end of a work shift, not just leaving.
Spanish: salir del trabajo - fichar la salidaPortuguese (BR): bater o ponto de saída - sair do trabalhoPortuguese (PT): picar o ponto de saída - sair do trabalhoChinese (Simplified): 下班打卡 - 下班Chinese (Traditional): 下班打卡 - 下班Hindi: काम से निकलना - घड़ी में समय दर्ज करना (जाना)Arabic: تسجيل الخروج من العمل - إنهاء الدوامBengali: চেক আউট করা - অফিস থেকে বেরিয়ে যাবার সময় সময়নিবন্ধন করাRussian: отмечаться на выходе - выйти по отметкеJapanese: 退勤する - タイムカードを押して退社するVietnamese: chấm công ra - kết thúc ca làm việcKorean: 퇴근하다 - 퇴근 체크하다Turkish: çıkış yapmak (işten)Urdu: کلاک آف کرنا - دفتر سے وقت ختم ہونے پر جاناIndonesian: absen pulang - mencatat keluar
Example Sentences
I always clock off at 5 p.m.
basic
Don’t forget to clock off before you leave.
basic
Workers clock off at the end of their shift.
basic
Can you cover for me? I need to clock off early today.
natural
Once I clock off, I don’t think about work at all.
natural
The office was empty—everyone had already clocked off for the weekend.
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