English · Daily Life
log in
/lɒɡ ɪn/
[/lɒɡ ɪn/]
access an account
Beginnerverb
Definition
To enter your username and password to gain access to a computer system or account.
Example
You need to log in before you can see your messages.
You need to log in before you can see your messages.
Etymology
From 'log', a record book, plus 'in'; originally sailors recorded entries in a ship's log.
How & Where It’s Used
Standard term in computing and online services.