punch a card; clock in/out; check in
Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesverb
to swipe a card; to insert a card into a reader for data access
neutralThe basic action of using a magnetic card with a reading device.
You need to swipe your card before entering the subway.
He used his employee card to swipe and open the office door.
verb
to clock in or out; to record attendance
neutralSpecifically refers to recording arrival and departure times at work. Widely used in modern work culture.
Our company requires us to clock in before 9 AM.
He forgot to clock out and might have his pay deducted.
Show 1 more exampleShow fewer examples
The time clock is broken, so we don't need to record attendance today.
verb
to check in (at a location or event); to mark a task as completed (informal/social media)
informalA modern, informal extension meaning to visit a location (like a restaurant) and share it online, or to mark a daily habit as completed. Very common in social media and lifestyle contexts.
Many people come to this trendy cafe specifically to take photos and check in.
I clock in my daily runs on the fitness app.