Pronunciation: /klɑk ˈwɑtʃər/
noun A person who is overly concerned with following rules and regulations regarding work hours
A1 My friend is a clock watcher and always leaves work right on time.
A2 The new employee is a clock watcher and constantly checks the time during meetings.
B1 As a clock watcher, she always makes sure to take her lunch break at exactly 12 o'clock.
B2 The supervisor noticed that one of the team members was a clock watcher and never stayed late to finish tasks.
C1 Being a clock watcher can sometimes hinder productivity as it focuses too much on time rather than quality of work.
C2 The CEO was frustrated with the clock watcher attitude of some employees who were more concerned about leaving on time than completing important projects.
formal The employee was labeled as a clock watcher for always leaving right at 5:00 PM.
informal Don't be such a clock watcher, just enjoy your work and time will fly by.
slang She's such a clock watcher, always counting down the minutes until she can leave.
figurative Being a clock watcher can prevent you from fully immersing yourself in the present moment.
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