Question 1

What does "punch out" mean?

Accepted Answer

To record the time you finish work, originally by inserting a time card into a machine.

Question 2

How do you use "punch out" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Don't forget to punch out before you leave tonight.

Question 3

Is "punch out" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"punch out" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. The workplace sense ('punch out') is primarily American English. The physical sense (to hit someone) is informal and sometimes used figuratively. The manufacturing sense (cutting shapes) is technical.

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