The phrasal verb "clock off" is commonly used in informal contexts, particularly in British English, and refers to the action of recording the time when a worker leaves their job or finishes their workday. It is the counterpart to "clock on" or "clock in," which involves logging the start time of a work shift. Typically, this term is found in occupational settings where employees are required to use a time clock or other system to register their working hours, such as factories, retail, and other shift-based jobs. While its usage is predominantly informal, you might find it in more formal work policies or procedures related to timekeeping. Generally, this term conveys not just the literal act of entering or exiting a work period but also can imply the end of responsibilities or duties associated with one's job, sometimes carrying a connotation of relief or freedom.
B1
Intermediate
1. To record one's departure from work, often done by an employee at the end of a workday using a time clock.
She forgot to clock off and had to fill out a timesheet manually.
The employees line up to clock off at exactly 5 PM every day.
2. To stop working or end one's work shift.
I usually clock off at 6 PM, but today I had to stay late.
He was happy to clock off early on Friday for the long weekend.