How Do You Spell CLOCK OFF?

Pronunciation: [klˈɒk ˈɒf] (IPA)

The phrasal verb "clock off" means to finish work for the day. The spelling of "clock off" can be explained using IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) as /klɑk ɒf/. The first sound is a voiced velar stop /k/, followed by a dark /l/, then a low back rounded vowel /ɑ/. The second word starts with a voiceless labiodental fricative /f/ and ends with another voiced labiodental fricative /v/. Understanding IPA helps to accurately spell and pronounce words like "clock off".

Meaning and Definition
Common Misspellings
Etymology
Similar spelling words
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CLOCK OFF Meaning and Definition

  1. The phrase "clock off" primarily refers to the action of ending or finishing one's work shift or hours, typically by officially recording the time one is leaving through a timekeeping system, such as a time clock or computerized logging device. It is a colloquial expression derived from the practice of punching a time card or manually stopping a mechanical clock mechanism when work is completed.

    When an employee "clocks off," it signifies the moment when they officially cease their duty and are free to leave their workplace or worksite. This act usually involves marking the time of departure as a means of accurately tracking hours worked and ensuring proper compensation.

    Additionally, the term may possess an extended connotation, signifying the act of mentally or emotionally disconnecting from work obligations and entering a state of leisure or personal time. "Clocking off" could involve mentally transitioning from a professional mindset to an individual's personal and private life.

    Overall, "clock off" is a versatile phrase combining the literal and symbolic meaning of finishing work, marking the termination of work hours, and the commencement of personal time or leisure.

Common Misspellings for CLOCK OFF

  • xlock off
  • dlock off
  • ckock off
  • cpock off
  • coock off
  • click off
  • clkck off
  • cllck off
  • clpck off
  • cl0ck off
  • cl9ck off
  • cloxk off
  • clovk off
  • clofk off
  • clodk off
  • clocj off
  • clocm off
  • clocl off
  • cloco off

Etymology of CLOCK OFF

The term "clock off" originated from the practice of using a time clock or a mechanical device to record the time that employees start and finish their work shifts. The word "clock" in this context refers to the action of recording the time, while "off" refers to the act of ending or finishing work. The phrase "clock off" is primarily used in British English, while the term "punch out" is more prevalent in American English for the same concept.

Similar spelling words for CLOCK OFF

Conjugate verb Clock off

CONDITIONAL

I would clock off
you would clock off
he/she/it would clock off
we would clock off
they would clock off

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be clocking off
you would be clocking off
he/she/it would be clocking off
we would be clocking off
they would be clocking off

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have clock off
you would have clock off
he/she/it would have clock off
we would have clock off
they would have clock off

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been clocking off
you would have been clocking off
he/she/it would have been clocking off
we would have been clocking off
they would have been clocking off

FUTURE

I will clock off
you will clock off
he/she/it will clock off
we will clock off
they will clock off

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be clocking off
you will be clocking off
he/she/it will be clocking off
we will be clocking off
they will be clocking off

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have clocked off
you will have clocked off
he/she/it will have clocked off
we will have clocked off
they will have clocked off

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been clocking off
you will have been clocking off
he/she/it will have been clocking off
we will have been clocking off
they will have been clocking off

IMPERATIVE

you clock off
we let´s clock off

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to clock off

PAST

I clocked off
you clocked off
he/she/it clocked off
we clocked off
they clocked off

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was clocking off
you were clocking off
he/she/it was clocking off
we were clocking off
they were clocking off

PAST PARTICIPLE

clocked off

PAST PERFECT

I had clocked off
you had clocked off
he/she/it had clocked off
we had clocked off
they had clocked off

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been clocking off
you had been clocking off
he/she/it had been clocking off
we had been clocking off
they had been clocking off

PRESENT

I clock off
you clock off
he/she/it clocks off
we clock off
they clock off

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am clocking off
you are clocking off
he/she/it is clocking off
we are clocking off
they are clocking off

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

clocking off

PRESENT PERFECT

I have clocked off
you have clocked off
he/she/it has clocked off
we have clocked off
they have clocked off

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been clocking off
you have been clocking off
he/she/it has been clocking off
we have been clocking off
they have been clocking off

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