Word
log out
Definition
compound. to end your session on a computer or website so that other people cannot see your private information.
compound. to terminate a secure session on a computer system, network, or application. Often used to ensure data privacy and prevent unauthorised access after a user finishes their tasks.
Examples
“Always log out of your bank account when you finish.”
“For security reasons, the system will automatically log you out if you are inactive for more than ten minutes.”
“Before leaving the shared workstation, ensure you log out of all active sessions to prevent subsequent users from accessing your personal directories or cached credentials.”
Examples
simple
“Always log out of your bank account when you finish.”
contextual
“For security reasons, the system will automatically log you out if you are inactive for more than ten minutes.”
complex
“Before leaving the shared workstation, ensure you log out of all active sessions to prevent subsequent users from accessing your personal directories or cached credentials.”
Usage
Intransitive or transitive with 'of'; when transitive, the object follows 'of'.
Pitfall
I logged out the website
I logged out of the website
When specifying the system or site being left, the preposition 'of' is required.
Domain
Scan code
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