This phenomenon describes how some people react to undesirable and uninspiring work situations. This phenomenon is mainly applicable to people working boring, mindless jobs, most of whom perform rote work -- e.g., data entry -- or are paid simply simply for their presence -- e.g., a booth attendant. Activities that constitute 'shutting down' and checking out' include: napping, reading, sending excessive/unnecessary text messages, and listening to one's iPod.
Elliott: I'm surprised Tom hasn't gotten more sleep today -- doesn't he have to work the graveyard shift tonight?
Mark: Yeah, but remember, he's a booth attendant in the middle of the night...he's just going to Show up, Shut down, Clock in and Check out.
Mark: Yeah, but remember, he's a booth attendant in the middle of the night...he's just going to Show up, Shut down, Clock in and Check out.
by paradigms October 23, 2009
Get the Show Up, Shut Down, Clock In and Check Out. mug.(1) To tell a correctional officer you're in fear of being physically assaulted by other prisoners and want to be placed in protective custody.
(2) To threaten another prisoner, so that he has to tell a correctional officer he's in fear of being assaulted by other prisoners and wants to be placed in protective custody.
(2) To threaten another prisoner, so that he has to tell a correctional officer he's in fear of being assaulted by other prisoners and wants to be placed in protective custody.
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Wilma was so nervous she might be pregnant after her one night stand that she was running to the bathroom every 10 minutes for a spot check.
by ltruck February 3, 2010
Get the SPOT CHECK mug.A type of check in lacrosse in which you check the stick out of the hand in a downward motion, as if slamming the stick to the ground. Also used at frat parties in order to check beer out of peoples' hands because they do not have their beer in the "box".
by AverageLaxer April 18, 2010
Get the Death Check mug.A phrase used mainly in Chicago used to get the attention of someone you want to fight,jump, or kill. If someone tells you to “Check it out” and you don’t know them then DON’T I REPEAT DON’T CHECK IT OUT
Nigga 1:“Ayo G folks, Check it out”
Nigga 2:“Yeah wassup”
*Beats the absolute dog shit out this nigga*
Nigga 2:“Yeah wassup”
*Beats the absolute dog shit out this nigga*
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Get the Check your temperature mug.The need to take care of practical things after an extended period of time on the interweb, gaming or watching action movies.
Mom: Ryan, you've been playing Warcraft on line since yesterday and the dog needs to be walked. Seriously, it's time for a virtual reality check!
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