What are the definitions of “log off”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Exit a computer system.
When she'd finished working on the spreadsheet, she LOGGED OFF and left the office.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “log off”?
The most common meaning of the phrasal verb log off is to exit a computer system or an online account. It means to sign out or disconnect from a computer, website, or application.
What are the different verb forms of “log off”?
| Root Verb | log off |
| Third Person Singular Present | logs off |
| Present Participle | logging off |
| Simple Past | logged off |
| Past Participle | logged off |
Example
Please log off the computer when you are done.
Example
He logs off his email account every night before going to bed.
Example
She is logging off the computer before leaving the office.
Example
Yesterday, I logged off my social media accounts to focus on work.
Example
After finishing the project, he logged off and went home.
What kind of phrasal verb is “log off”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Intransitive verb
“log off” is an intransitive phrasal verb because it doesn't require an object to complete its meaning. It forms a complete sentence without an object.
Example
I logged off the computer.
Example
She logged off her email account.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“log off” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
I logged off the computer.
Example
She logged off her email account.
What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “log off”?
Log off an application
To sign out of a software application or program.
Example
When you're done using the design software, please log off to free up resources for others.
Good things to know
Does “log off” have an informal or formal tone?
Log off is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal contexts. It is commonly used in everyday conversations, as well as in professional settings when discussing computer systems, websites, or applications.
What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “log off”?
Synonyms
- disconnect
- exit
- sign out
- log out
- sign off
- shut down
