clock off

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Meaning · English

to leave work, especially by recording the leaving time on a machine

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Rời khỏi công việc, đặc biệt là bằng cách ghi lại thời gian rời trên máy

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Register: informal

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Most of the staff have already clocked off for the night, you should do the same.

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).

Common questions

What does “clock off” mean?

to leave work, especially by recording the leaving time on a machine

Is “clock off” formal or informal?

clock off is generally informal.