bater cartão
1. to record one's arrival at work by pressing a time clock or entering data into a system
I punch in every morning at 8:00 AM.
Eu bato cartão todas as manhãs às 8:00.
2. to begin work or start a shift
She punched in late due to traffic.
Ela entrou/registrou atrasada por causa do trânsito.
3. to strike or hit someone with a punch
He threatened to punch in his rival's face.
Ele ameaçou socar o rosto do seu rival.
4. to enter data or information into a system by typing or pressing buttons
Punch in your PIN number to access the account.
Digite sua senha para acessar a conta.
In Brazil, 'bater cartão' is deeply embedded in labor culture. Most formal employment requires employees to record work hours via punch cards or digital systems for legal compliance and payroll purposes. The practice is regulated by labor laws (CLT - Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho). In the USA, punching in is less universal with modern workplaces using digital timekeeping or flexible schedules.
NYC Slang
clock in / punch in (same usage in NYC)
Related Idioms & Phrases
punch in and punch out (work cycle)
punch in one's ticket (register)
punch the clock (work routine)
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