punch out
The term "punch out" has diverse meanings, ranging from workplace activities to physical confrontations and technical procedures.
Definition
B2Workplace
(informal, North American)To record the time of leaving work by using a time clock or similar device.
Example
- Don't forget to punch out before you leave the office.
B2Violence
(informal)To strike someone with a fist, often with enough force to cause unconsciousness.
Example
- He threatened to punch out anyone who got in his way.
C1Manufacturing
(technical)To create a hole or opening in a material using a punch tool.
Example
- The machine can punch out thousands of metal discs per hour.
C1Aviation
(technical)To eject from an airplane, usually in an emergency.
Example
- The pilot had to punch out when the engine failed.
C1Baseball
(sports)For an umpire to rule a pitch as a called third strike, often done emphatically.
Example
- The umpire punched out the batter to end the inning.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "punch out":
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