sign in

The term "sign in" is used in both physical and digital contexts to indicate one's arrival or to gain access to a restricted area.

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Definition

A2Physical Presence

(general)To record one's arrival by writing one's name on a register or form, typically at a place of work, school, hotel, or event.

Example

  • Visitors must sign in at the front desk upon arrival.
  • Students are required to sign in when they enter the library.

B1Computing

(technical)To enter credentials such as a username and password to gain access to a secured system, website, or application.

Example

  • You need to sign in to access your email account.
  • Please sign in to the app to view your personalized dashboard.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sign in":

sign upsign onlog insing uplog intolog onsign outsign offlog outcheck inlog offget intap injoin upgo income in