单词 | to book off |
释义 | > as lemmasto book off to book off intransitive. To sign an attendance book on going off duty; to request leave, or inform an employer regarding an absence from work. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > work > times or periods of work > work at specific times or periods [verb (intransitive)] > record arrival or departure to sign on1862 to sign off1878 to punch the clock1890 to book off1891 to sign out1903 to clock off1904 to clock on1909 to punch out1913 to clock in1914 to clock out1914 to check in or out1952 1891 Rep. Sel. Comm. Railway Servants 466/1 in Parl. Papers 1890–91 (H.L. 267.) XV That is a case in which they book off, and we put a man on their engine while they are away. 1928 Observer 3 Feb. 12/7 To-night he drives his engine for the last time. To-morrow he ‘books off’..and the Line knows him no more. 1975 Montreal Star 15 May a1 Roving bands of construction men were visiting those sites still active, passing out leaflets and encouraging workers to book off sick. 1998 G. Bowen Verdict in Blood xi. 198 ‘Not on duty,’ he said. ‘Inspector Kequahtooway has booked off on personal business.’ < as lemmas |
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