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to sign out
[phrase form: sign]
01
to exit a computer account such as email, Instagram, etc. in a way that you have to re-enter your username and password in order to use it again
Transitive
Example
The security policy requires employees to sign out before leaving the office.
Do n't forget to sign out when you 're done using the computer.
He accidentally left the account signed in and had to sign out remotely.
02
to officially record one's exit from a location or system
Example
The procedure requires employees to sign out when leaving the secured area.
The students are required to sign out at the front desk when leaving the campus.
The hospital policy mandates patients to sign out upon discharge.
03
to click a button to finish using a website, app, or computer program, ensuring your account or session is safely closed
Example
The administrator signed out all accounts for system maintenance.
The security system automatically signed out inactive users for safety.
Example
The security policy requires employees to sign out before leaving the office.
Don't forget to sign out when you're done using the computer.
He accidentally left the account signed in and had to sign out remotely.
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