Definition

1. Verb:
   • To exit a computer system or network: The action of formally ending a session on a computer, website, or online service, typically by selecting a specific command or button. This process secures the user's account and data by terminating the connection.

Usage

• This verb is used to describe the deliberate action of ending an active session on a digital device or service. It is an instruction or a reported action.
• It is often used in the imperative form as a direct instruction.
• It can be followed by phrases indicating location (e.g., ) or time (e.g., ).

Examples

• Verb:
  • The system will automatically log off inactive users after 30 minutes.
  • Remember to log off your computer when you finish work.
  • She logged off the customer portal and closed her laptop.

Advanced Usage

• "to log off of [something]": A common phrasal construction specifying the system or service being exited.
  • You must log off of the network drive properly to avoid file corruption.

Variants and Related Words

• Log out (verb): A direct synonym with identical meaning and usage.
  • The security policy requires you to log out at the end of the day.
• Logoff/Log-out (noun): The process or instance of logging off.
  • Automatic logoff is enabled for security.
• Antonym: Log on / Log in (verb): To begin a session on a computer system.
  • Please log in with your username and password.

Synonyms

• Sign out: Often used for websites and online accounts (e.g., email, social media).
• Disconnect: Can imply a more general termination of a network connection.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Log off is itself a phrasal verb. Its structure is separable, though the object is often implied.
  • Could you log me off? (Separated with object 'me')
  • Could you log off for me? (Not separated)

Related Idioms

• : To decide to stop working on something. While not containing the phrase "log off," it is a common idiom used in contexts where one would then log off.
  • I'm exhausted. I'm going to call it a day and log off.

Verb

1. exit a computer
   • Please log off before you go home