log on

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log on

I need to log on to my computer to check my email.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To gain access to a computer system or network, typically by entering a username and password: "log on" refers to the process of establishing a connection and starting a session with a computer, server, or online service. It is the initial action that authenticates a user and grants them entry to a restricted system or account.
Usage
  • The verb "log on" is used to describe the action of connecting to a digital system. It is often followed by the preposition "to" when specifying the system.
  • It is commonly used in the context of computers, websites, applications, and networks.
  • The past tense is "logged on," and the present participle is "logging on."
Examples
  • Verb:
    • Please log on to your email account to read the new message.
    • Every morning, the first thing I do is log on to my work computer.
    • The system would not let him log on because he forgot his password.
Advanced Usage
  • "to log on to/onto something": This phrasal verb structure specifies the system being accessed.
    • You need to log on to the company's secure server.
  • The term is often used interchangeably with "log in," though some technical contexts make a slight distinction (e.g., "log on" to a network, "log in" to a specific application).
Variants and Related Words
  • Log in (verb): A near-synonymous phrasal verb meaning to enter a system by providing credentials.
    • Log in to the website to update your profile.
  • Login (noun): The process or the credentials used for logging on.
    • Your login was successful.
  • Logoff / Log out (verb): The action of ending a session on a computer system.
    • Remember to log out when you are finished.
Synonyms
  • Sign in: To enter a system by identifying oneself, commonly used for websites and services.
  • Access: To gain entry to a system or file (a broader term that can include logging on).
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Log off: To formally end a session on a computer or network.
    • It's important to log off from public computers for security.
  • Log out: Synonymous with "log off," commonly used for applications and websites.
    • The website automatically logs you out after 30 minutes of inactivity.
Related Idioms
log on

I need to log on to my computer to check my email.

Verb
  1. enter a computer
    • Have you logged in lately?

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