punch in phrasal verb (see also punch)

1. American English to record the time that you arrive at work, by putting a card into a special machine Synonym : clock in British English

2. punch something ↔ in to put information into a computer by pressing buttons or keys

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

punch in
punch in (something)
to enter information on a computer or other device by pressing keys.
You punch in your code to get cash or your bank balance.

Each door has a number pad, and for security you have to punch a number in to open the door.

to use a special machine to record the time you start working.
If we punch in at 9 a.m., our actual starting time, the company automatically docks us 15 minutes.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

punch in something
punch in (something)
to enter information on a computer or other device by pressing keys.
You punch in your code to get cash or your bank balance.

Each door has a number pad, and for security you have to punch a number in to open the door.

to use a special machine to record the time you start working.
If we punch in at 9 a.m., our actual starting time, the company automatically docks us 15 minutes.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲