badge out
C1 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To use your badge or card to exit a building or show that you've left work.
Literal meaning: To use a badge to exit a space.
Meanings
1 C1 neutral
To exit a secured building or area by using an electronic access badge.
"Please remember to badge out when you leave for the day — it's required by building security."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
The counterpart to 'badge in'. Used in corporate and security contexts. Some facilities require employees to badge out as well as in for security and time-tracking purposes. Less commonly used than 'badge in'.
Commonly used with
office building exit facility employee end of day
Forms
Base
badge out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
badges out
he/she/it
Past simple
badged out
yesterday
Past participle
badged out
have + pp
-ing form
badging out
continuous
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