English · Phrasal verb Candidate

punch in

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To enter a workplace by punching a timecard.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

vào làm bằng cách chấm thẻ

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I'm going to punch in a bit early today to get more work done.

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To input values to a computer or a calculator.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nhập giá trị vào máy tính hoặc máy tính cầm tay

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To score.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ghi điểm

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “punch in” mean?

To enter a workplace by punching a timecard.

Is “punch in” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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