Logout: meaning, definitions and examples

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logout

[ ˈlaʊt ]

Verb

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from online service

To exit or log off from an online account or service, typically by clicking on a designated button or link.

Synonyms

disconnect, exit, log off, sign out.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
logout	Use this term when you want to end a session on a website or application. It is commonly used in online platforms. Make sure to logout from your bank account after you are done. He didn't logout from his email on the shared computer.
log off	Similar to 'logout', this term is often used when ending a computer session, particularly on local systems or networks. Don’t forget to log off the server before leaving. She logged off her computer for the day.
sign out	Commonly used in the same context as 'logout', typically when ending a session on a website or an app. It is interchangeable with logout but slightly less technical. You need to sign out of your account before lending your phone to someone else. He forgot to sign out from the streaming service.
exit	Use this when you are leaving an application or a physical place. It is more general and not necessarily related to ending a session. Press the 'X' button to exit the program. Please exit the building through the back door.
disconnect	This is used when you want to describe cutting off a network connection, like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. It has a broader meaning and can also imply ending a connection in communications. I need to disconnect my phone from the Wi-Fi before resetting the router. She felt the need to disconnect from social media for a while.

Examples of usage

I need to logout of my email account before leaving the computer.
After finishing your work, remember to logout of the system for security purposes.
Don't forget to logout of your social media accounts on public computers.

Translations

Translations of the word "logout" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sair

🇮🇳 लॉग आउट

🇩🇪 ausloggen

🇮🇩 keluar

🇺🇦 вийти

🇵🇱 wylogować się

🇯🇵 ログアウトする

🇫🇷 se déconnecter

🇪🇸 cerrar sesión

🇹🇷 çıkış yapmak

🇰🇷 로그아웃

🇸🇦 تسجيل الخروج

🇨🇿 odhlásit se

🇸🇰 odhlásiť sa

🇨🇳 登出

🇸🇮 odjava

🇮🇸 skrá sig út

🇰🇿 шығу

🇬🇪 გასვლა

🇦🇿 çıxış

🇲🇽 cerrar sesión

Etymology

The term 'logout' originated in the early days of computing, when users would physically log out of terminals or mainframes by typing a command. With the advent of online services and accounts, the concept of logging out digitally became common practice. The word 'logout' combines 'log' (record of events) and 'out' (external or away), reflecting the action of ending an online session.

See also: clog, log, logger, logging, logic, login, logjam, logo, logs, prologue, unlogged, weblog.