card in

Idioms  

1. Sign in to one's place of business by use of a magnetic card, as in I told him I'd card in for him if he was late tomorrow. Similarly, card out means to sign out of one's place of business, as in I want to sneak out early, so could you please card out for me at the end of the day? This term arose in the 1940s with the invention of automated check-in systems.

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card in

You have to spend $5,000 on the card in three months to get the bonus.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

England's Jarell Quansah was similarly shown a red card in England's 3-2 win over Mexico following a high challenge on Jesus Gallardo and the same committee ruled he should serve a two-match ban.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

Balogun was given a red card in the second half of last Wednesday’s Round of 16 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina, a penalty that carries with it a ban from a team’s next match.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026

U.S. striker Folarin Balogun received a controversial red card in the U.S.’s previous match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, meaning he would normally be suspended for the team’s next game.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026

Not out of kindness or even curiosity, but because I'd happened to be dealt to him, like a playing card in a pack of identical cards.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath