Sign in

verb

To enter your user name and password to access a computer, mobile device, or online service.

Before you can start using the app, make sure you sign in to your account.
Visual representation of "sign in" - To enter your user name and password to access a computer, mobile device, or online service.

Often appears as...

  • sign in to an account
  • sign in with a password
verb

To write your name on a list when you arrive at a place, such as an office or hotel.

He signed in at the front desk and took the elevator to the third floor.
Visual representation of "sign in" - To write your name on a list when you arrive at a place, such as an office or hotel.

Often appears as...

  • sign in at the reception
  • sign in on arrival

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To enter your user name and password to access a computer, mobile device, or online service.

Before you can start using the app, make sure you sign in to your account.
Visual representation of "sign in" - To enter your user name and password to access a computer, mobile device, or online service.

Often appears as...

  • sign in to an account
  • sign in with a password
verb

To write your name on a list when you arrive at a place, such as an office or hotel.

He signed in at the front desk and took the elevator to the third floor.
Visual representation of "sign in" - To write your name on a list when you arrive at a place, such as an office or hotel.

Often appears as...

  • sign in at the reception
  • sign in on arrival

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "sign in"
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Privacy Matters

Use 'sign in' when privacy is important, as it suggests secure access to personal information.

Illustration for Privacy Matters
Don't forget to sign in to your email carefully.
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Initial Step

Consider 'sign in' as the starting step before using services that require a personal account.

Illustration for Initial Step
You'll have to sign in before joining the online class.
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Session Start

'Sign in' often marks the beginning of a session where you'll be identified until you sign out.

Illustration for Session Start
Every morning, I sign in to my work portal to begin the day.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Privacy Matters

Use 'sign in' when privacy is important, as it suggests secure access to personal information.

Illustration for Privacy Matters
Don't forget to sign in to your email carefully.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Initial Step

Consider 'sign in' as the starting step before using services that require a personal account.

Illustration for Initial Step
You'll have to sign in before joining the online class.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Session Start

'Sign in' often marks the beginning of a session where you'll be identified until you sign out.

Illustration for Session Start
Every morning, I sign in to my work portal to begin the day.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Privacy Matters

Use 'sign in' when privacy is important, as it suggests secure access to personal information.

Illustration for Privacy Matters
Don't forget to sign in to your email carefully.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Initial Step

Consider 'sign in' as the starting step before using services that require a personal account.

Illustration for Initial Step
You'll have to sign in before joining the online class.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Session Start

'Sign in' often marks the beginning of a session where you'll be identified until you sign out.

Illustration for Session Start
Every morning, I sign in to my work portal to begin the day.
Visual representation of the word "Sign in"

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