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log out
Computing the process by which a computer user logs out
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log out
(security)(Or "log off") To end an authenticated session,
undoing what happens when you log in. This is primarily to
prevent other users gaining access to your logged in session,
e.g. at an unattended computer, but typically also terminates
any processes and network connections started as part of your
session.
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