Logoff: meaning, definitions and examples
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logoff
[ ˈlɒɡɒf ]
computer action
The term 'logoff' refers to the action of terminating a user's session on a computer system or network. It is typically done to ensure that unauthorized users cannot access the user's personal information or data. Logging off can also free up memory and resources on the system. In many operating systems, logging off will close all open applications and windows, saving any unsaved work in the process. This is an essential practice for maintaining security, especially in shared or public environments.
Synonyms
exit, logout, sign out.
Examples of usage
- I always logoff after using the public computer.
- Please remember to logoff from your account before leaving.
- The system automatically logs off users after a period of inactivity.
Translations
Translations of the word "logoff" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sair
🇮🇳 लॉग ऑफ़ करना
🇩🇪 abmelden
🇮🇩 log off
🇺🇦 вийти
🇵🇱 wylogować się
🇯🇵 ログオフする
🇫🇷 déconnexion
🇪🇸 cerrar sesión
🇹🇷 oturumu kapat
🇰🇷 로그오프하다
🇸🇦 تسجيل الخروج
🇨🇿 odhlásit se
🇸🇰 odhlásiť sa
🇨🇳 注销
🇸🇮 odjaviti se
🇮🇸 útgáfa
🇰🇿 шығу
🇬🇪 გამოსვლა
🇦🇿 çıxış etmək
🇲🇽 cerrar sesión
Etymology
The term 'logoff' is derived from the combination of 'log' and 'off.' The use of 'log' in this context relates to recording activity, which originates from the nautical term 'logbook' used to track the journey of ships. The term gained popularity in computing and technology during the 1970s and 1980s as personal computers and networks became more widespread. 'Logoff' became a common term used in computer interface design, signifying the action of discontinuing the user's engagement with a system. As computing evolved, so did the usage of the term, and it remains an important part of user security protocols today.