Logging Terminology

verb to cut down something, typically a tree or branch, with a sharp tool such as an axe

• The lumberjacks were hired to chop down the old oak tree in the park.
• I saw a guy trying to chop down a tree with a small axe in his backyard.
• I can't believe they're going to chop down that tree, it's been there for years!
• She felt like someone was trying to chop down her self-esteem with their hurtful words.

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

• The system automatically logged the user out after a period of inactivity.
• I forgot to log out of my email account and now someone else has logged in.
• I logged onto the website to check out the new products.
• The memory of that traumatic event has been logged in my mind forever.