EnglishMain Dictionary
log
Universal Words
noun, verb
noun
1 a thick piece of wood that is cut from or has fallen from a tree:
logs for the fire
2 (also logbook) an official record of events during a particular period of time, especially a journey on a ship or plane:
The captain keeps a log. * (computing) to open a log file
3 (informal) = LOGARITHM
IDIOMS see EASYadj., SLEEPv.
verb (-gg-) [VN]
1 to put information in an official record or write a record of events
SYNRECORD:
The police log all phone calls.
2 to travel a particular distance or for a particular length of time:
The pilot has logged 1000 hours in the air.
3 to cut down trees in a forest for their wood
PHRASALVERBS
log in / on (computing) to perform the actions that allow you to begin using a computer system:
You need a password to log on.
log off / out (computing) to perform the actions that allow you to finish using a computer system:
Log out before switching the computer off.
(AmE) = -LOGUE
