punch in

verb

punched in; punching in; punches in

intransitive verb

: to record the time of one's arrival or beginning work by punching a time clock

Examples of punch in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Curiously, Bryant never argued that Jordan deserved to be punched in the throat because of it. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026

Hooks These small but mighty tools can pack a punch in a small space. — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 16 July 2026

Just 1 ounce of seeds packs a nutritional punch in dietary fiber and other nutrients. — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026

And there is no way American soccer officials, lawyers and, yes, politicians, should have taken that gut-punch in silence. — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for punch in

• luncheon
• truncheon