Clock in Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To officially record the time you arrive at work, usually by using a time clock or an electronic system.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, used mainly in workplace contexts. Typical collocation is 'clock in for work.' Opposite is 'clock out.' Can refer to both manual (punch card) and digital systems. Often used figuratively for 'starting a shift.' Not common outside employment contexts.
Spanish: fichar (entrar) - registrar la entradaPortuguese (BR): bater o ponto (entrar) - registrar a entradaPortuguese (PT): picar o ponto (entrar) - registar a entradaChinese (Simplified): 打卡（上班） - 登记上班时间Chinese (Traditional): 打卡（上班） - 登記上班時間Hindi: हाज़िरी लगाना (काम पर आना)Arabic: تسجيل الدخول (للعمل) - البصمة عند الدخولBengali: ক্লক ইন করা - হাজিরা দেওয়াRussian: отметиться на работе - зарегистрировать время приходаJapanese: 打刻する - 出勤するVietnamese: chấm côngKorean: 출근하다 - 출근 시간 기록하다Turkish: çıkış yapmak (işe başlama) - işe giriş saatini kaydetmekUrdu: حاضری لگاناIndonesian: absen masuk - mencatat waktu masuk
Example Sentences
You must clock in when you arrive at the office.
basic
I forgot to clock in this morning.
basic
Employees clock in before starting work.
basic
If you don’t clock in on time, your pay might be reduced.
natural
Some people clock in remotely from their phones.
natural
Don’t forget to clock in when you get back from lunch!
natural