time clock

• Dispositivo que registra a hora exata de entrada e saída dos funcionários, geralmente usado para controle de ponto e cálculo de folha de pagamento.

A device that records the exact time an employee starts and ends work, typically used for payroll and attendance tracking.

1. Device for recording work hoursB1formal

   A device used to record when an employee starts and ends their work shift.

   Relógio de ponto

   • He punched the time clock at 8:00 AM sharp.
   • The company installed a new digital time clock for employees.
   • She forgot to swipe her card on the time clock this morning.

2. A clock that measures timeA2formal

   A clock specifically designed to measure and display the passage of time.

   Relógio

   • The time clock on the wall shows 3:15 PM.
   • He set the time clock to wake him up at 6 AM.
   • The old time clock in the hallway still works perfectly.