CEFR A2

clocks

noun

Meaning

Devices for measuring and showing time, typically with hands on a face or digital display.

Examples

The alarm clock woke me up at 6 AM.
She checked her watch, but it was just a regular clock on the wall.

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clocks (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: klɒks

Definition

Devices for measuring and showing time, typically with hands on a face or digital display.

Examples

The alarm clock woke me up at 6 AM.
She checked her watch, but it was just a regular clock on the wall.

How to Use clocks

clock in (phrasal verb): To register one's arrival at work. — "All employees must clock in by 9 AM."
clock out (phrasal verb): To register one's departure from work. — "Remember to clock out before you leave for the day."
clock up (phrasal verb): To accumulate or achieve a number or amount. — "The company has clocked up record profits this year."

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