What does the phrasal verb “log out” mean?

What are the definitions of “log out”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

• 1. Exit a computer system.

  Danny closed the programs and LOGGED OUT when it was time to go home.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “log out”?

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb log out is to exit a computer system, website, or application. It means to sign out or disconnect from an online account or service.

What are the different verb forms of “log out”?

Root Verb	log out
Third Person Singular Present	logs out
Present Participle	logging out
Simple Past	logged out
Past Participle	logged out

Example

Please log out of your account when you finish using the computer.

Example

She logs out of her email every time she leaves her desk.

Example

He is logging out of the website before closing the browser.

Example

Yesterday, they logged out of the system before leaving the office.

Example

The user had logged out of the application before the update started.

What kind of phrasal verb is “log out”?

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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 out” 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 out of my account.

Example

She logged out before leaving the computer lab.

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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 out” 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 out of my account.

Example

She logged out before leaving the computer lab.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “log out”?

Log out automatically

When a computer system, website, or application signs a user out after a certain period of inactivity or when a specific condition is met.

Example

For security reasons, the bank's website logs out automatically after 10 minutes of inactivity.

Log out remotely

To sign out of an account or service from a different device or location.

Example

I forgot to log out of my email at work, so I logged out remotely from my phone.

Force log out

To make someone exit a computer system, website, or application, usually for security or maintenance purposes.

Example

The administrator forced a log out of all users before updating the system.

Good things to know

Does “log out” have an informal or formal tone?

Log out is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal contexts. It is commonly used in everyday conversations and professional settings, especially when discussing computer systems, websites, or applications.

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “log out”?

Synonyms

• disconnect
• exit
• sign out
• log off
• sign off

Antonyms

• access
• enter
• log in
• sign in
• connect