log off
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle off
Meanings
Sign out of a computer system
Why “off”? An active connection, session, machine, light, or device stops.
“Don't forget to log off.”
“Log off before you leave the library.”
Don't confuse with
Log off means sign out of a computer system. Log on means sign in to a computer system.
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
log on
A contrast learners often mix up
Sign in to a computer system
click off
Same off pattern: power stop
Deactivate by clicking
flip off
Same off pattern: power stop
Deactivate by flipping a control
go off
Same off pattern: power stop
Stop working or be cut; Start making a loud warning sound; Become unsafe or unpleasant to eat or drink
power off
Same off pattern: power stop
Completely deactivate a device
shut off
Same off pattern: power stop
Stop operating completely
sign off
Same off pattern: power stop
End a broadcast or session
switch off
Same off pattern: power stop
Deactivate by flipping a switch
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