badge out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To leave a building by swiping an identification badge; to give up or cause to give up an identification badge when it is no longer needed.
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To add badge(s) to (something); to come to have badge(s).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “badge out” mean?
To leave a building by swiping an identification badge; to give up or cause to give up an identification badge when it is no longer needed.
Is “badge out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.