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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Bhengura moved to the U.S. and spent 18 years working toward becoming a legal resident, securing his green card in 2022.

From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026

On that note, be careful about putting vacations and dinners out on your own credit card in order to keep up.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

The 10-year Treasury yield touching 5% underscores a new wild card in sovereign debt: hedge funds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

His last bout was during the Canelo Alvarez-Terence Crawford card in September 2025, where he lost to Irish boxer Callum Walsh.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026

“Thank you,” Mr. Trepid said, stuffing the card in his shirt pocket and glancing at his watch.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech