log

🇺🇸 /lɔːɡ/ 🇬🇧 /lɒɡ/
Frequency
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Tags TOP3000Oxford5000CEFR-C1
noun
C1

a thick piece of wood from a tree

We put a log on the fire to keep warm.

C1

an official record of events or activities

The ship's log shows where it traveled each day.

C1

a record of computer or phone activity

The system keeps a log of all user actions.

R

a mathematical number that helps with calculations

In math class, we learned how to use a log to solve problems.

verb
C1

to record information officially

Please log all customer complaints in the system.

R

to travel a certain distance or time

The pilot needs to log more flight hours for certification.

R

to cut down trees for wood

The workers log trees in the forest for lumber.

translation

n. a thick piece of wood from a tree; an official record of events or activities; a record of computer or phone activity; a mathematical number that helps with calculations
v. to record information officially; to travel a certain distance or time; to cut down trees for wood

Word Forms

3rd Present logs
Past logged
Perfect logged
Progressive logging
Plural logs