log on
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle on
Meanings
Sign in to a computer system
Why “on”? The connection starts. The machine, light, or device begins working.
“Log on with your password.”
“Log on before the lesson starts.”
“I can't log on because the server is down.”
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Log on means sign in to a computer system. Log in means sign in to a computer system or website.
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log in
A contrast learners often mix up
Sign in to a computer system or website
act on
Same on pattern: power start
Take action because of advice or information
bring on
Same on pattern: power start
Cause something, especially an illness or feeling, to start; Help someone or something develop or improve
catch on
Same on pattern: power start
Become popular or fashionable; Begin to understand something
click on
Same on pattern: power start
Activate by clicking
come on
Same on pattern: power start
Used to encourage, hurry or challenge someone; Begin to develop, especially an illness or weather; Start working or be turned on; Make progress or improve; Try to start a romantic or sexual relationship with someone; Be broadcast on television or radio
dawn on
Same on pattern: power start
Suddenly become understood by someone
flip on
Same on pattern: power start
Activate by flipping a control
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