Meaning & use
logged off
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“logged off” is a form of “log off”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meaning
verbintransitivecomputing
Ended a connection to a computer system or online account.
Grammar: Past tense of 'log off'; used without an object: 'I logged off.'
Patterns
- log off something
- log off from something
She logged off after finishing her work.
He logged off the network before going home.
Word forms
| base form | log off |
|---|---|
| third person singular | logs off |
| present participle | logging off |
| past tense | logged off |
| past participle | logged off |
Common combinations
- log off the computer
- Please log off the computer when you're done.
- log off from the system
- You should log off from the system to protect your data.
- log off safely
- Always log off safely to avoid unauthorized access.
Synonyms and how they differ
- log out
- Log out is more common today and often used for websites and apps, while log off is more common for entire computer systems.
- sign out
- Sign out is similar but often used for accounts on shared devices.
Opposites
Word family
- log on verb
- To connect to a computer system.
- log in verb
- To enter a username and password to access a system.
Commonly confused: logged off or logged out?
logged off vs logged out
Logged out is the past tense of 'log out', which is more common in everyday speech for websites and apps; 'logged off' is often used for larger systems.
Practice
After checking her email, she ______ and shut down the computer.
Choose one answer.
'Logged off' fits because it means she ended her connection to the system. 'Logged on' and 'logged in' mean the opposite. 'Signed in' is also the opposite and would not make sense with shutting down.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “logged off”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.