De uitlog
Example: Na het werk vergeet ik soms de uitlog van mijn computer.
Definition
"De uitlog" refers to the act or process of logging out from a computer system or application, often to secure personal data or end a session. It is commonly used in IT contexts to describe the user action of exiting an account or software.
Etymology
The term "de uitlog" comes from Dutch, where 'uit' means 'out' and 'log' is derived from the English 'log' as in 'log in' or 'log out.' It humorously blends Dutch and English, reflecting the influence of English terminology in IT language. Did you know that 'log' in computing originally referred to keeping a record, which evolved into the concept of logging into and out of systems?
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"De uitlog" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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