log off
A2 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To tell a computer or website you are finished and leaving, so it closes your account session.
Literal meaning: To remove your log (record of activity/entry) from (off) the system — marking the end of your session.
Meanings
1 A2 neutral
To end your session on a computer, operating system, or network by officially signing out.
"Always log off when you're finished using a shared computer."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
informal
(Informal) To stop paying attention, disengage mentally from a conversation or activity.
"I could see from his expression that he had completely logged off about halfway through the meeting."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Slightly more common in older or operating-system contexts (especially Windows 'Log Off' button). In web and app contexts, 'log out' tends to dominate. Both are perfectly natural.
Commonly used with
system computer session account network server
Forms
Base
log off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
logs off
he/she/it
Past simple
loged off
yesterday
Past participle
loged off
have + pp
-ing form
loging off
continuous
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