clock-watcher

ˈklɒkˌwɒtʃər
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Translation of clock-watcher into German

Noun

workplace behavior

employee who frequently checks the time, eager for work to end
  • The manager noticed the new hire was a clock-watcher, always glancing at the wall clock..Der Manager bemerkte, dass der neue Mitarbeiter ein Uhrengucker war, der immer auf die Wanduhr schaute
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Synonyms and analogies of clock-watcher in English

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Examples of clock-watcher in a sentence

  • Being a clock-watcher, she was always the first to leave.

Translations of "clock-watcher" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Uhrengucker

My coworker, the clock-watcher, frequently complained about the long days.

Mein Kollege, der Uhrengucker, beschwerte sich oft über die langen Tage.

Frank became a clock-watcher when his workload reduced to almost nothing.

Frank wurde ein Uhrengucker, als seine Arbeitsbelastung auf fast nichts sank.

No one respects a clock-watcher, as they seem uninterested in their work.

Niemand respektiert einen Uhrengucker, da sie desinteressiert an ihrer Arbeit wirken.

Each clock-watcher in the group seemed less focused as quitting time approached.

Jeder Uhrengucker in der Gruppe schien weniger fokussiert, je näher die Feierabendzeit rückte.

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clock-watcher: Examples and translations in context

Instead of working, the clock-watcher chose to stare at the clock.

Anstatt zu arbeiten, wählte der Uhrengucker es, die Uhr anzustarren.

Being a clock-watcher, Tom never seemed fully engaged in his tasks.

Als Uhrengucker schien Tom nie voll bei seinen Aufgaben engagiert zu sein.

As a clock-watcher, Lisa rarely contributed ideas during brainstorming sessions.

Als Uhrengucker trug Lisa selten Ideen während der Brainstorming-Sitzungen bei.

Always a clock-watcher, Eric only engaged when there was unpredictability.

Eric ist immer ein Uhrengucker, er wurde nur dann aktiv, wenn es Unvorhersehbarkeiten gab.

Being labeled a clock-watcher, Mark felt pressured to work faster.

Als Uhrengucker abgestempelt, fühlte Mark sich unter Druck gesetzt, schneller zu arbeiten.

As a clock-watcher, Jenna often counted the minutes until her shift ended.

Als Uhrengucker zählte Jenna oft die Minuten, bis ihre Schicht endet.

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