log on
A2 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To start using a computer or website by typing your details to get in.
Literal meaning: To start your log (record) on a system — 'on' suggests being active or present on the system.
Meanings
1 A2 neutral
To connect to a computer network or system by entering your credentials.
"He logged on to the company network remotely from his home office."
Grammar: inseparable
2 A2 neutral
(General) To start using the internet or go online.
"Millions of people log on every day to check their social media feeds."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Common in both British and American English. Slightly more associated with connecting to a network or system as a whole (rather than a specific account). Interchangeable with 'log in' in most everyday contexts. May sound slightly dated to younger users who prefer 'log in' or 'sign in'.
Commonly used with
computer network internet system server website
Forms
Base
log on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
logs on
he/she/it
Past simple
loged on
yesterday
Past participle
loged on
have + pp
-ing form
loging on
continuous
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