login
/ˈlɒɡɪn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈlɔːɡɪn/ (ame, ipa)
login — noun
- loginsingular
- loginsplural
1. a set of letters, numbers, or a chosen word that a person types to identify them
a set of letters, numbers, or a chosen word that a person types to identify themselves when starting a computer, website, or application.
Michael forgot his login for the school's online library and had to ask the librarian.
login + for + [system]
Sora wrote his login and password on a piece of paper next to his computer.
login and password (common pair)
Kemi's login for the company email was her first name followed by a number.
The IT department sent an email with Mayumi's new login for the accounting software.
Every student receives a unique login that works on all school computers.
- username
the most common synonym; used on nearly every website or system
- user ID
more formal; often used in corporate or institutional settings
- account name
emphasises that the name is tied to a specific account or membership
文法句型
possessive + login
login + for + [system/account]
用法筆記
Often used alongside 'password' — your login is the identifying name, while your password is the secret code that protects your account.
常見錯誤
2. the action of typing your identifying information to gain access to a computer,
the action of typing your identifying information to gain access to a computer, website, or online account.
Roya completed her login and immediately checked her messages for the day.
completed + login (verb collocation)
Faisal's first login of the morning always took a few seconds longer.
first + login (ordinal adjective collocation)
The system recorded the time of Henrik's login for security purposes.
Mira tried to complete her login three times before the website finally worked.
After a successful login, the dashboard displayed all of the recent updates.
- sign-in
common alternative; used especially for websites and apps
- logon
slightly more technical; common in corporate IT environments
- authentication
formal and technical; refers to the system checking your identity, not the act of typing
文法句型
possessive + login
login + to + [system]
after + login
常見錯誤
3. a webpage or window that asks a user for their username and password to access a
a webpage or window that asks a user for their username and password to access a secure website, app, or network.
Esme clicked the button on the login and waited for the page to load.
on the login (prepositional phrase for location)
The login had a box for the username and another for the password.
the login + had (describing page features)
Mauricio stared at the login for a moment before typing his credentials carefully.
Elise bookmarked the login so she could find it quickly each morning.
Christopher noticed the login looked different after the website's recent redesign.
- login page
the most common full form; clearer than using 'login' alone
- login screen
especially when referring to a desktop or mobile app interface
- sign-in page
common alternative used by many websites
文法句型
the + login
on the + login
login + verb (has, looks)
用法筆記
Also called a 'login page' or 'login screen'. This sense always refers to the visual interface, not the name or the action.