punch (A2)
verb, noun
Pronunciation: /pʌntʃ/
Definition
To hit someone or something with your fist.
Examples
He didn't mean to punch the wall, but he was so angry.
She punched the button to call the elevator.
How to Use punch
- punch out (phrasal verb)
- To leave work, especially by recording the time you leave. — "Don't forget to punch out before you leave for the day."
- punch in (phrasal verb)
- To start work, especially by recording the time you start. — "You need to punch in at the start of your shift."
- punch through (phrasal verb)
- To force your way through something solid or difficult. — "The determined team punched through the defense to score."
- punch up (phrasal verb)
- To revise or improve text, a story, or a song. — "Let's punch up this paragraph to make it more exciting."
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