punch out
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌpʌntʃ ˈaʊt/
punch out means: To record the time you finish work by using a time clock or similar system.
verb
To record the time you finish work by using a time clock or similar system.
- I punch out at five.
- She forgot to punch out after her shift.
- Have you punched out yet?
To hit someone with your fist so hard that they lose consciousness.
- One blow punched him out.
- The boxer punched out his opponent.
- He was punched out and woke up on the floor.
To remove a shape from material by pressing it out or using a cutting tool.
- Punch out the cardboard stars.
- She punched several discs out of the metal sheet.
- Have you punched out all the game pieces?
To finish work and leave your workplace.
- I am ready to punch out.
- She punched out early to collect her son.
- What time do you usually punch out on Fridays?
To hit someone many times with your fists.
- They punched him out behind the bar.
- The bully threatened to punch out the new boy.
- Two men punched her brother out and ran away.
To escape from an aircraft by using a seat that throws you out.
- The pilot had to punch out.
- She punched out of the jet before it crashed.
- Both crew members punched out safely.
Questions about punch out
What does punch out mean?
To record the time you finish work by using a time clock or similar system.
What is punch out in other languages?
Türkçe: çıkış basmak · Español: fichar la salida · Français: pointer en sortant · Deutsch: ausstempeln · Italiano: timbrare l’uscita · 日本語: 退勤の打刻をする
How do you pronounce punch out?
It is pronounced /ˌpʌntʃ ˈaʊt/.
How do you use punch out in a sentence?
I punch out at five. She forgot to punch out after her shift.
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