badge out

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

He badges out at five every day.

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

Meaning · English

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.